Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will provide technical leadership to identify and develop strategies and projects that deliver the highest value business benefit to the company. You will work with cross functional teams to review requirements and develop optimized technical solutions that fit business needs. This is a Corporate Engineering role supporting manufacturing operations through innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Identify, develop, rollout, and provide governance for key strategies and programs across the manufacturing platform
Use subject matter expertise, third party engineering partners, and original equipment manufacturers to develop labor reducing and cost saving automation projects
Stay current with industry regulations and codes related to packaging equipment system design and operations, and provide recommendations to improve programs, policies, and goals
Provide technical and economic feasibility analysis to support business initiatives that deliver competitive advantages
Develop Front End Loading packages that are complete, clear, and reflect due diligence to ensure project success, including:
Technology assessments and recommended solutions aligned to plant, company, and industry best practices
Physical location layouts and general arrangement drawings
Infrastructure requirements and needs assessments
Equipment acceptance criteria and support of testing and acceptance trials
Equipment and system performance criteria
Identification of alternatives, prerequisites, risks, and opportunities
Partner with engineering teams to establish cost, schedule, risk, and startup requirements for projects
Write detailed functional control descriptions for unit operations and processing systems
Perform reviews of Front End Loading packages or equivalent deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness
Develop rough order of magnitude estimates to provide early business case direction
Troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement of existing packaging operations
Lead machine design improvements and equipment modifications
Conduct production plant site surveys and assessments, and provide support to sites as needed
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Compensation
Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000
The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees' equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Anticipated Close Date
July 29, 2026
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
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.