Engineer III

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Springdale, AR, is seeking an Engineer III to lead capital and operational projects in poultry facilities. You will manage design, budgeting, contractor coordination, equipment procurement, and startup, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include creating detailed processing designs, P&IDs, mass balances, and equipment layouts; performing FAT; and delivering executive updates on progress. Domestic travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of related experience in engineering or manufacturing processes in poultry or food processing.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to optimize processes and improve production efficiency in a food/poultry environment.
• Experience using SAP for project/financial monitoring including POs, CAPEX, asset tracking, cost tracking, and budget management.
• Proficiency creating and modifying 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD for equipment layouts and process systems.
• Experience managing engineering or capital projects in a manufacturing setting including scoping, scheduling, contractor coordination, FAT, installation oversight, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capital and operational projects in poultry processing facilities to meet business, financial, and production objectives.
• Lead full project lifecycle from design through turnover to operations, including budgeting and vendor negotiations.
• Create and modify functional processing designs, engineering drawings, and layouts using 2D/3D design software.
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for processing equipment and systems; conduct FAT to verify performance.
• Oversee on-site construction, monitor installation progress, ensure schedule targets, and support plant startup with process validation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Details:

Tyson Foods, Inc. has an opening for Engineer III in Springdale, AR. Develop and execute capital and operational projects in poultry processing facilities to meet business, financial, and production objectives (7%). Lead full project lifecycle, including design, budgeting, contractor selection, vendor negotiations, equipment procurement, construction oversight, startup, and final turnover to operations (9%). Create and modify functional processing designs, engineering drawings, and layouts using advanced 2D and 3D design software (13%). Develop detailed scopes of work, flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment matrices, and cost estimates for processing systems and equipment (13%). Prepare technical specifications for processing equipment and system components (4%) . Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) to verify equipment functionality and process performance before commissioning (5%). Collaborate with business leaders, safety, operations, finance, FSQA, maintenance, engineering, contractors and regulatory officials to ensure compliance with Tyson Foods specifications and standards, USDA, Food safety and environmental requirements throughout project execution (8%). Integrate ergonomics, safety, and OSHA requirements into system and process design (6%). Oversee on-site construction coordination, monitor installation progress, resolve field engineering issues, and ensure schedule and performance targets are met (16%). Support plant startup through process validation, performance benchmarking, and post-installation optimization (6%). Provide executive-level updates summarizing project progress (5%). Manage budgets, track expenditures, forecast project costs, and coordinate with finance teams (8%).

Job requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in the position offered or a related role, including experience supporting engineering or manufacturing processes within the poultry or food processing industry.

Experience must include one (1) year of experience in each of the following: Developing and interpreting technical engineering documentation, including process flow diagrams, mass balances, P&IDs, and equipment layouts as applies to poultry lifecycle. Applying industrial engineering methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma) to optimize processes, improve production efficiency, and support continuous improvement in a food or poultry manufacturing environment. Using SAP for project and financial monitoring, including purchase orders, capital expenditures, asset tracking, cost tracking, capital project accounting, and budget management for engineering or manufacturing projects. Creating and modifying 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD for equipment layouts, installations, and process systems. Managing engineering or capital projects in a manufacturing setting, including project scoping, scheduling, contractor coordination, Factory Acceptance Tests, installation or construction oversight, and commissioning to verify performance and compliance with specifications. Supporting food, poultry, and environmental processing operations including industrial utilities, to ensure compliance with food safety, occupational safety, and engineering standards. Technically evaluating equipment and contractor proposals to ensure compliance with engineering, safety, procurement, and operational requirements.

Position requires up to 30% domestic travel to company facilities within the U.S. Travel is temporary in nature and does not involve relocation or assignment to a fixed secondary worksite.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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