Smithfield Foods

Food Processing

SeniorProjectEngineer

Clinton, North Carolina, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Project Engineer at Smithfield Foods. Skills: Project Management, Engineering Design, Process Optimization. Develop engineering designs. Develop material specifications”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize efficiency; Eliminate waste; Reduce operating costs; Exceed customer expectations; Deliver exceptional results

Industry & Context.

Food Processing
Problems you'll solve

Analytical reasoning

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to other locations (50% of the time), Office setting outside of production plant, Plant environment includes wet or humid conditions, Plant environment includes extreme cold and heat, Plant environment includes working near moving mechanical parts, Plant environment includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Plant environment includes exposure to chemicals, Moderate to loud noise level in production area

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Engineering Management, or related field, 5+ years of or equivalent combination of education and experience, Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues, Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling, Project Management Contract Administration National codes and standards interpretation skills, Proficient in engineering economics, Proficient in AutoCAD, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Organizational planning, Analytical reasoning, Adaptability

Nice to Have

Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, Previous experience in the management of multi-million-dollar projects with large scopes, Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry

What You'll Do.

Develop engineering designs

Develop material specifications

Develop project cost estimates

Conduct feasibility studies

Conduct research for design choices

Ensure designs meet standards

Create as-built drawings

Review engineering submissions

Coordinate project activities

Direct vendors and contractors

Review consultant work

Maintain documentation

Conduct planning reviews

Conduct operational reviews

Submit status reports

Assist with contract administration

Prepare project documents

Monitor installations

Manage project budgets

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with senior leaders when facing complex challenges; Coordinate project activities with vendors, contractors, and plant teams; Collaborate with management and engineering teams; Work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment; Build working relationships

Communication Scope

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Process & Methodology

Project Management, Project cost estimates, Project scope definition, Project documents preparation, Project budgets management, Multi-million-dollar projects management

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