Plant On-site

Pilgrim's (JBS USA) is hiring a PROJECT ENGINEER

Responsibilities

  • Plans and oversees complex engineering initiatives from concept through execution.
  • Leads project teams by setting deadlines, assigning tasks, resolving issues, and ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes.
  • Designs software, hardware, or integrated systems and develops associated specifications and test protocols.
  • Evaluates the technical viability and practicality of proposed engineering tests, products, or equipment.
  • May supervise engineers, designers, and technicians working on assigned projects.
  • Provides technical support to internal teams as required.
  • Acts as primary contact with external organizations to resolve issues and align on project goals.
  • Coordinates laboratory testing and prototype development when needed.
  • Manages contractor activities during construction or renovation of plant facilities, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and specifications.
  • Takes lead on design and layout responsibilities for special projects.
  • Secures competitive bids for upcoming engineering initiatives.
  • Ensures proper documentation and recordkeeping for all project-related activities.
  • Attends project meetings as required.
  • Maintains regular communication with maintenance, procurement, production, and warehouse teams.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • Leads capital planning efforts to support long-term facility and infrastructure development.

Work Arrangement

On-site — Plant

Other

  • Drug, alcohol, and background checks required post-offer and prior to employment
  • Must have first dose of COVID-19 vaccine prior to first date of employment
  • Assistance available for scheduling vaccine through company healthcare partners after conditional offer
  • Frequent communication with maintenance, purchasing, production, storeroom, and other departments involved with any aspect of special projects
  • Occasional weekends may be required
About company
Pilgrim's (JBS USA)
Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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Job Details
Department Engineering Department
Category other
Posted a day ago