Project Engineering Manager - Meat Processing & Innovation

Smithfield Foods; Kentucky; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional projects in the pork and packaged meat industry. You will design, plan, and oversee engineering efforts, manage budgets, and guide a team of engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

You’ll work across sites, travel roughly half the time, and ensure projects meet scope, cost, and schedule targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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 AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Design Work: You’ll develop engineering designs, material specs, and project cost estimates. Conducts feasibility studies and economic analysis to support designs. You’ll ensure designs meet required standards and codes and validate field work and create as-built drawings. You’ll also review engineering submissions for accuracy and completeness. Manage project execution by directing vendors and contractors. Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors. Collaborate with management and engineering teams to implement plans.
• Design Implementation: You’ll partner with vendors and contractors to plan layouts and meet utility requirements. Review consultant work and recommend adjustments and maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, specs, etc.) and vendor contacts.
• Reports and Proposals: You’ll also conduct planning and reviews during pre‑project phases. Define scope of work, prepare and evaluate proposals. Submit regular reports to management on project status.
• Bid Review and Project Preparation: Manage contract administration and reviews bid packages. You’ll also prepare project documents (budget analyses, plans, schedules, etc.) and monitor installations to ensure they meet specifications and stay within budget.
• People Management: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering principles

Scheduling

Contract administration

Written and oral communication

Team development

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to lead large-scale, cross-functional projects in the pork and packaged meat industry. You will design, plan, and oversee engineering efforts, manage budgets, and guide a team of engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

You’ll work across sites, travel roughly half the time, and ensure projects meet scope, cost, and schedule targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.