Smithfield Foods · 2 weeks ago
Strategic Project Engineering Manager
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSmithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. They are seeking a Strategic Project Engineering Manager to drive automation projects in the pork industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions. The role involves design work, project management, and people management to enhance operational efficiency.
Food and BeverageHospitality
Responsibilities
Developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates
Conducting research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective
Determining design criteria based on required standards and codes, and validating field work, creating as-built drawings to document the final outcome
Reviewing and checking engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and managing project execution by guiding vendors and contractors
Coordinating project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans
Coordinating and providing direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules
Reviewing work products submitted by consultants, offering recommendations for adjustments as necessary
Maintaining comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information, ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible
Conducting engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals
Determining the scope of work, preparing requests for proposals, and evaluating the proposals received to select the best approach
Submitting detailed reports to management by established deadlines, keeping them informed on progress and key project developments
Contract administration, including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness
Preparing essential project documents, such as justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules, to guide project execution
Monitoring installations to ensure that proposal specifications and budgets are met, and managing assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
Continuously improving upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions
Driving a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required
2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required
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
Proficient in engineering economics
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products
Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time)
Preferred
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
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
Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Company
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$454.11M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $454.11M
2025-01-28IPO
2013-05-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Shane Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Allyson Bouldon
Vice President, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
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