Overview As Project Engineering Manager, you drive large-scale, complex projects in the pork and packaged meat sector, shaping efficient production and reducing waste. You will lead a team of engineers and coordinate with vendors, contractors, and plant personnel to design, implement, and validate innovative solutions. Your work aligns with Smithfield's manufacturing goals and customer needs, balancing technical rigor with practical execution. You will identify risks early, craft proactive plans, and guide projects to on-time, within-budget delivery. This role offers high impact in a leading consumer-packaged goods company with opportunities to influence manufacturing at scale.
Compensation / Benefits- Relocation package available
Responsibilities- Develop engineering designs, specs, and cost estimates; perform feasibility and economic analyses
- Oversee design implementation, vendor/contractor management, and schedule coordination
- Prepare proposals, define scope, and report project status to management
- Manage contract administration and bid packages; ensure installations meet specs and budgets
- Lead, coach, and develop engineering staff; foster a collaborative work environment
- Ensure compliance with standards and codes; validate field work and produce as-built drawings
Key requirements- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years in a leadership role including team development and management
- Strong application of engineering principles to design and operations issues
- Knowledge of project scheduling, contract administration, and national codes and standards
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
- Excellent written/oral communication, organizational planning, and teamwork
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
- team leadership
- collaboration
- analytical reasoning
- AutoCAD
- project management
- contract administration
