Senior Process Engineer, Poultry & Food Manufacturing

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

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.