Strategic Project Engineering Manager
Smithfield FoodsNorth Carolina, United States • Kinston, North Carolina, United States • North Carolina, United States • North Carolina, United States
Posted March 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Smithfield Foods is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world.
Job Description
A Strategic Project Engineering Manager position at Smithfield Foods, responsible for driving cutting-edge automation projects for the pork industry, collaborating with business partners and cross-functional teams, and managing project execution, design, and implementation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management
- Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues
- Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling
- Project Management skills
- Contract Administration skills
- National codes and standards interpretation skills
- Proficient in engineering economics
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry
- Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability
Benefits
- Relocation Package Available