We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our food R&D team in Omaha, Nebraska.
As a Process Engineer reporting to the R&D Manager (Engineering), you'll support process technology development across our brands. You'll develop performance-based specifications and optimized system designs, focusing on the science behind each unit operation to achieve impactful project results. Join us to enhance your technical skills and contribute significantly to our team's success.
Located along the Missouri River, our Omaha office is within walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. Join us for yoga or strength training classes offered at the onsite fitness center. Conagra's R&D facilities in Omaha are state of the art, including a large super lab, open benchtop space for prototype development, a top-of-the-line culinary kitchen, and a 50,000 square foot pilot plant.
What You'll Do:
Support process development and innovation projects.
Extend technical scope to optimize profitability and costs.
Design and conduct experiments, evaluate results, and prepare reports and presentations.
Assist with cost estimates and capital requests.
Utilize internal and external resources to analyze problems, test alternatives, and implement recommendations.
Conduct literature searches and summarize findings.
Define processing operations and transfer technical insights to manufacturing.
Lead and champion ideas with business potential, gaining organizational support.
Contribute creatively to the process technology pipeline.
What You'll Bring:
BS Chemical, Biological Engineering or related field.
3+ years of relevant, post-graduate experience (not inclusive of internships or co-ops).
Knowledge of unit operations and processing equipment in large-scale manufacturing.
Experience in optimization and performance management of technical processes.
Intermediate project management knowledge and skills.
Familiarity with design of experiments, statistics tools and software (i.e. Minitab).
Physical Requirements:
Work in and around cramped/confined spaces
Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders
Exposure to manufacturing environments including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, food tasting and smells including all food allergens.
Use of tools, equipment, and machinery
Driving a company or rental vehicle for up to 6 hours as needed
May travel up to 25% of the time on average, with peak travel reaching 40%. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible Conagra representative.
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.
This role is typically in the office Monday - Thursday. Fridays are usually remote.
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 10 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!
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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 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:
Conagra Brands is one ofNorth America'sleading 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, visitwww.conagrabrands.com.
Conagra Brandsis 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.
