Strategic Project Engineering Manager

Smithfield Foods is a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people around the world. They are seeking a Strategic Project Engineering Manager to lead automation projects in the pork industry, collaborating with various teams to develop innovative solutions and manage project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Developing preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials, while also preparing project cost estimates
• Conducting research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure the design is both viable and cost-effective
• Determining design criteria based on required standards and codes, and validating field work, creating as-built drawings to document the final outcome
• Reviewing and checking engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and managing project execution by guiding vendors and contractors
• Coordinating project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans
• Coordinating and providing direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules
• Reviewing work products submitted by consultants, offering recommendations for adjustments as necessary
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information, ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible
• Conducting engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals
• Determining the scope of work, preparing requests for proposals, and evaluating the proposals received to select the best approach
• Submitting detailed reports to management by established deadlines, keeping them informed on progress and key project developments
• Contract administration, including reviewing bid packages to ensure compliance and completeness
• Preparing essential project documents, such as justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules, to guide project execution
• Monitoring installations to ensure that proposal specifications and budgets are met, and managing assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle
• Continuously improving upon robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions
• Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching

Requirements:

• 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 engineering economics
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time)
• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability