Engineering Leadership Trainee – Pathways Program

Perdue Farms; Cromwell (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Transition bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Perdue Farms in Cromwell, Kentucky invites candidates to join the Engineering Management Trainee program. The 24‑month Leadership Development journey blends hands-on learning, structured rotations, and mentorship to build engineering and leadership skills for future plant engineers and managers.

Participants rotate through operations and engineering, with pathways from EMT I to EMT II, competitive hourly pay initially, and a transition to salaried roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Willingness to travel to Perdue facilities and project sites for rotations.
• Willingness to relocate for career opportunities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; AutoCAD experience.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Perdue Farms in Cromwell, Kentucky invites candidates to join the Engineering Management Trainee program. The 24‑month Leadership Development journey blends hands-on learning, structured rotations, and mentorship to build engineering and leadership skills for future plant engineers and managers.

Participants rotate through operations and engineering, with pathways from EMT I to EMT II, competitive hourly pay initially, and a transition to salaried roles.