Project Engineer
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now!Your Opportunity ---
Competitive Pay: $66,000- $95,000 annually ---
Annual Bonus Earning Potential ---
Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More
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Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team
members on their first day of employment. ---
Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance
packages!As part of our Engineering team, you would analyze data,
draft implementation plans for production process optimization.
Seeking out ways to maximize efficiencies by eliminating the waste
of valuable resources that directly impact our overall operating
costs. You are instrumental to the manufacturing of Smithfield,
Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, and our other product brands, to meet the
needs of our customers and consumers. Applies theories and
principles of science and mathematics to design and develop
technical projects for the pork and packaged meat industry.
Performs engineering assignments as part of a project team and may
have complete responsibility for a section of a project leading a
small team under the direction of a more senior engineer. May also
lead small to medium complex projects and have full responsibility.
Core ResponsibilitiesDesign Work Develops preliminary engineering
designs and engineering and material specifications.Develops
project cost estimates.Performs design work including researching
data, conducting feasibility and economic studies.Determines design
criteria in accordance with required standards and codes for
assigned projects.Performs field work and adapts collections to
translate completed projects into as-built drawings.Reviews and
checks engineering projects submitted by plants for completeness,
accuracy and soundness of applied engineering principles.Acts as
project manager, as required.Confers with management and
engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.Design
Implementation Coordinates and provides direction to equipment
vendors to plan layouts, meet utilities requirements and maintain
installation schedules.Reviews consultants' submitted work products
and recommends adjustments as appropriate.Reports and Proposals
Conducts engineering planning, design and operational studies in
pre-project studies.Determines scope of work, prepares requests for
proposals and evaluates proposals.Submits weekly reports to
management by established deadlines.Review of Bids and Project
Preparation Assists in contract administration including review of
bid packages.Prepares project documents including justifications,
budget analyses, calculations, plans and schedules.Monitors
installations and ensures proposal specifications and budgets are
met.Manages budget activities as assigned.Training Acts as a lead
by training, mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced
Project Engineers.The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions . - Bachelor's
Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in
Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field and 2+ years
of experience; or equivalent combination of education and
experience, required.Strong knowledge of fresh pork, meat
processing, and case ready application, preferred.Knowledge of
engineering principles and techniques related to food processing
and the meat industry, preferred.Ability to apply sound engineering
principles to operational and design issues.Knowledge of
installation and construction project scheduling.Must possess
Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National
codes and standards interpretation skills. Previous experience in
the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes,
desirable.Proficient in engineering economics.Proficient in AutoCAD
drawing skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software
and Word processing software, other Microsoft Suite products, the
Internet.Excellent written and oral communication skills,
organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and
adaptability.Ability to work well with others in fast paced,
dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team
oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive
work environment.Travel is required with extended overnight
stays.Work Environment & Physical Demands The work environment
characteristics and physical demands described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in an office
setting outside of the production plant.
The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions
(non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related),
working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne
particles, and chemicals.Noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate but can be loud when in the production
area.Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
distance vision and ability to adjust focus.Frequently required to
sit, use hands, and talk or hear.Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may act as a
lead by providing training and guidance to Associate Project
Engineers.
Salary Range EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an equal opportunity
employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law.If you are an individual with a
disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment selection process, please call us at
757-357-1595.
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