Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you'll analyze engineering opportunities, in packaging, that require the development of unique solutions. We are looking to find new, innovative, and modern technology (robotics, AI, automation) to deploy for these opportunities. You will travel to Conagra production sites to determine and design technical and business solutions for these projects that require capital investment. You will determine system requirement success criteria and select equipment that meets the best cost, schedule, and performance needs. Develop equipment standards, methods and design to meet required quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
Improve manufacturing productivity through cost reductions by developing solid technical solutions unique to Conagra’s food manufacturing facilities/supply chain
Develop/generate project scopes, RFQ’s (request for quotes) and bid package that utilize Conagra’s internal tools for various business case scenarios
You will be required to interpret, develop, and issue technical specifications; provide recommendations based upon experience and relevant data
Work to develop subject matter expertise of the packaging principals and operating systems for assigned areas
Your work will involve coordination with multiple partners (e.g., Plant Operations, Corporate Engineering, Finance, EHS and R&D).
External interaction will include, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, and co-manufacturing organizations.
Prepare and present technical reports to supervisor, both written and oral
Capability to manage small projects independently
Manage/participate and complete experiments in plant trials
Keep current with latest food packaging technology and commercial applications
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical
5 years of practical experience in food, CPG or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Technical understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
Analytical skills with business knowledge, problem solving and trouble shooting
Experience using AutoCAD, or other modeling software
We ask that you travel of up to 50%
Remote locations Denver, CO and east and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport
At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future
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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:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
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.
