Engineer IV - Prepared Foods

Management Level:

88

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for coordinating and managing the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple or large-scale capital projects and will function as project manager on assigned projects or manage multiple projects or Project Managers.

This position will be responsible for project development, design, application, management and implementation of capital projects. Projects will cover a diverse range in scope to support the company’s aggressive Growth Strategy. The primary responsibility is to work with Business Units, R&D, Food Safety, and Manufacturing team members to execute capital improvements and production capabilities. Extensive experience with construction, food processing, automation, and infrastructure will be critical to success in this position. The position is required to make decisions concerning plant layouts, equipment selections, project schedules and cost requirements. This position will be supported by other Engineers & additional technical personnel or indirect reports. This position will also be responsible for managing outside engineering and construction management resources.

It is the responsibility of this position to establish, maintain, and coordinate policies, standards, specifications, and practices that support and enhance the company's objectives. This position must interact with a broad section of the industry not only at the plant level but including government, vendor, and industry representatives; any other tasks may be deemed appropriate for the successful performance of Tyson Foods, Inc.

This role will be based in the St. Joseph, Missouri area. Candidates should be local to the area or willing to relocate to support the responsibilities of the position.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related field, or relevant experience.

Experience: 8+ years' applicable engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the food processing industry preferred.

Computer Skills: Knowledge and use of computer programs.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Special Skills: Capable of working on multi-faceted projects of any magnitude while requiring little or no supervision; ability to complete complex projects on time and on budget; knowledge of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to food processing facility design and operation; strong organizational skills.

Travel: approximately 50%; travel varies dependent upon workload

We are not accepting sponsorships for this position. Must be able to work in the United States.

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all candidates who are level 79 or above.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

Pay Range/Rate:

$129,000.00 - $215,000.00

Incentives:

Annual Incentive Plan:

Yes

Long-Term Incentive Plan:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package.

Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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