Lead Engineering Projects Across Multi-Site Manufacturing

Conagra Brands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus potential

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Conagra Brands seeks an engineering project leader to oversee initiatives from conception to completion. You will drive safety, scope, cost estimation, forecasting, and scheduling while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and budget across multiple sites.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, QA, and external vendors, provide technical leadership, and ensure compliance with USDA/FDA standards. A bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years in relevant manufacturing sectors are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects valued at one million dollars or greater.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across multiple locations.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel approx. 50% based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects while ensuring alignment on objectives and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and cross-functional partners to ensure success.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout project lifecycles.
• Partner with vendors, contractors, and service providers to support objectives.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate status, milestones, and budget updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with USDA and FDA regulations and company requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across projects and teams.
• Manage multiple projects across locations and support capital initiatives above $1M.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Conagra Brands seeks an engineering project leader to oversee initiatives from conception to completion. You will drive safety, scope, cost estimation, forecasting, and scheduling while guiding cross-functional teams to deliver on time and budget across multiple sites.

You will coordinate with manufacturing, QA, and external vendors, provide technical leadership, and ensure compliance with USDA/FDA standards. A bachelor’s in engineering and 3+ years in relevant manufacturing sectors are required.