Senior Project Engineer

Job Summary

Do you have a taste for something big? If you're looking for the opportunity to reach your potential, consider Conagra Brands as your next career destination. Conagra Brands in Darien, WI, is one of largest manufacturing facilities with over 800 employees, is a local supplier of Birds Eye products.

Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, You'll work in a frozen food and food process facility. You'll provide project leadership toward the successful execution of capital projects that align with business strategies, follow structured guidelines, company policies, and deliver the highest value asset allocation. You will lead projects simultaneously within the facility.

Position Responsibilities - You will:

• Assignments involve communication and coordination with multiple partners (e.g., Operations, Finance, EHS and RQI)
• Your external interaction will include, but not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, local / state / federal government agencies, and co-manufacturers.
• You may travel to company and co-manufacturer manufacturing plants, vendors, suppliers, engineering service providers, and any other sites required to complete projects.
• Implement assigned projects by using structured engineering work flow process.
• Complete projects to ensure that all projects are completed to meet our needs.
• Ensure that all project planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts are managed and that all projects are delivered within cost, schedule and performance success criteria.

Position Qualifications - You have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Two plus years of Project Management experience
• 5+ years total food manufacturing experience or minimum of 3 years food experience plus 2 years Pharmaceutical
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment
• Travel up-to 15% both domestic and international

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Compensation: 

Annual Base Salary: $79,000.00 - $130,000.00

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.