Job Description

Conagra Brands - Menomonie, WI producer of Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa and Swiss Miss/Snack Pack Pudding/Gels, is looking for a Project Engineer. Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, you will review engineering requirements to determine and design technical and business solutions for projects that require capital investment. You will also be responsible for all phases of assigned standard engineering projects, determine system requirement success criteria, and select equipment that meets the best cost, schedule, and performance needs to meet required quality and safety standards.

Position Responsibilities

• You will communicate with multiple team members (e.g., Operations, Finance, EHS, ME, Packaging design, Brand, and OBD), external interaction including equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, and co-manufacturing organizations.
• You will work with partners to ensure mutual understanding of system performance and product quality.
• You will provide technical leadership on projects.
• You will prepare or secure and review cost estimates, compile required cost and equipment information, and write appropriation requests.
• You will analyze engineering requirements to determine and design technical and business solutions for projects that require capital investment.
• You will develop Front-End-Loading packages (FEL's) that are complete and concise, and reflecting due diligence to ensure project success.
• You will develop subject matter expertise of the packaging principals and operating systems for assigned areas.

Position Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Packaging Engineering (with emphasis on equipment), or Agricultural Engineering
• You will have practical experience of 2 years in food manufacturing and food packaging system design.
• You have proficiency using Word, Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), PowerPoint, and Project)

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.

Compensation:  

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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