Process Engineer (Food Manufacturing)

Conagra Brands • Rensselaer, IN • 1h ago

Reporting to the Plant Manager at our Rensselaer, IN manufacturing facility, you will be a key driver of innovation and continuous improvement. You will lead Daily Management Systems (DMS), boost equipment reliability, and inspire a culture of digital transformation. Your role will combine hands-on problem-solving with data-driven decision-making, empowering teams and collaborating across functions to make a lasting impact.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Take ownership of Daily Management Systems (DMS) and set the standard for operational excellence

Partner with maintenance and engineering to improve reliability processes of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Build team capabilities and share knowledge to strengthen technical understanding

Champion digital tools and lead the charge in technological transformation

Dive into KPIs to uncover opportunities and prioritize impactful improvements

Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions and guide small teams to success

Manage projects independently using Conagra Performance System (CPS) tools

Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to deliver results

Lead capital projects that shape the future of the Business Unit

Ingredients Required for Your Success

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Skilled in Microsoft applications (PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience with food manufacturing systems and equipment

3+ years of experience in process engineering or related field

1+ year experience influencing or leading teams and driving accountability

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:

You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.

You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.

This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates

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Compensation

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

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.

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.

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