Plant Engineer II

Position Summary As a key driver of the Caseyville facility's success, you will bridge the gap between high-level engineering design and floor-level execution. This role is designed for a "boots‑on‑the‑ground" engineer who thrives in the fast‑paced Consumer Packaged Goods environment. You will lead efforts to optimize high‑speed packaging lines, reduce waste through Lean methodologies, and manage capital projects that enhance our competitive edge. Your mission is to transform the factory floor into a model of efficiency, ensuring our products reach consumers with world‑class quality and speed. Responsibilities Drive Continuous Improvement: Act as the primary change agent on the factory floor, utilizing Lean, RCA, and engineering design to optimize throughput in packaging. Operational Start‑up Support: Roll up your sleeves to support starting up a new facility, identifying bottlenecks in real‑time and implementing immediate corrective actions. Strategic Capex Management: Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of factory‑led capital projects, specifically focusing on packaging automation, material handling, and CPG‑specific equipment upgrades. Cross‑Functional Synergy: Collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, Safety, and Quality to ensure that Continuous Improvement initiatives align with Factory Goals. Vendor & Contractor Leadership: Lead the bidding and selection process for equipment vendors, ensuring specialized packaging machinery meets our rigorous value, quality, and "speed‑to‑market" requirements. Technical Compliance: Ensure all plant layouts and process designs adhere to USDA and OSHA standards—critical for maintaining food safety. Data‑Driven Decision Making: Utilize OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics to justify equipment investments and process changes. Qualifications Education: B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Packaging Engineering preferred). Experience: 1+ years of related experience in a U.S.‑based facility; CPG or High‑Speed Packaging environment preferred. Open to high‑potential new graduates with relevant internship experience in manufacturing. Technical Toolkit: Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, FMEA, and Value Stream Mapping. Knowledge of packaging materials, thermoforming, cartoning, or palletizing technology is a significant plus. Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel), AutoCAD. Experience with Solidworks or Revit is highly desirable for plant layout optimization. Soft Skills: An "owner’s mindset" with a passion for mentorship on the floor. Translate complex engineering data into actionable insights for frontline operators. Travel: 10% (Variable based on project phase and equipment FATs). Must reside in the United States. Sponsorship is not available. Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes. Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America). Pay Range/Rate: $84,000.00 – $142,000.00. Incentives: Annual Incentive Plan – Yes; Long‑Term Incentive Plan – No. Background Check Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If offered a position that requires a background check, you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Physical Requirements The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity & Privacy 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. CCPA Notice: If you are a California resident and want to learn more about the categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyson Foods