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 reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: 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. ​