[Hiring] Strategic Project Engineering Manager @Smithfield Foods

Role Description

Are you passionate about technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation? We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a key role in driving cutting-edge automation projects for the pork industry.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to understand automation needs and translate them into innovative solutions. As a trusted authority in project management with equipment automation, this role tackles the most complex challenges, turning visionary concepts into reality.

What You’ll Do

• Design Work:
  • Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials.
  • Prepare project cost estimates.
  • Conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies.
  • Determine design criteria based on required standards and codes.
  • Validate field work and create as-built drawings.
  • Review and check engineering projects for accuracy.
  • Manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors.
  • Coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors.
• Design Implementation:
  • Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors.
  • Review work products submitted by consultants and offer recommendations.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation, including manuals and drawings.
• Reports and Proposals:
  • Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews.
  • Determine the scope of work and prepare requests for proposals.
  • Evaluate proposals received to select the best approach.
  • Submit detailed reports to management by established deadlines.
• Review of Bids and Project Preparation:
  • Contract administration, including reviewing bid packages.
  • Prepare essential project documents such as justifications and budget analyses.
  • Monitor installations to ensure compliance with specifications and budgets.
  • Manage assigned budget activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Continuously improve robotic and controls knowledge.
• People Management:
  • Drive a positive employee experience through leadership and coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in a position of leadership, including team development and management.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word processing software.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations (50% of the time).

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational planning and teamwork abilities.
• Analytical reasoning and adaptability.

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available.
• Comprehensive total rewards package.

Company Description

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.