Process Engineer I - Alternative Protein RampD

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Tyson Foods

Process Engineer I - Alternative Protein R&D

in

Downers Grove

Illinois

Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.

Los solicitantes seleccionados para este puesto deben estar completamente vacunados contra el COVID-19 como condición de empleo. La verificación de la vacuna se requerirá para el 1 de octubre de 2021 para los compañeros de equipo con base en la sede (corporativa) de la empresa y para el 1 de noviembre de 2021 para los compañeros de equipo en las plantas y almacenes.

Job Details:

Job Purpose/Summary:

Tyson Alternative Protein Team is looking for a Process Engineer to join our growing team. If you are passionate about offering next generation Process Development solutions to growing area of plant-based Prepared Foods, agile and eager to grow your career and make an impact; we are looking for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for organizing, planning, managing and executing process development and cost reduction projects for R&D Alternate protein platform

Lead multiple projects at a given time involving research, design, testing, justification and deployment of new processing technologies from concept to commercialization

Assess new and existing processes, take measurement and interpret data

Provide / develop process documentation (PFD) and manufacturing instructions

Provide technical support to Product Development, Business Unit (BU), Supply Chain, and Procurement in manufacturing of products that meet customer and consumer expectation for character, cost, and quality for meat analogs / faux meat

Ability to effectively manage/recommend projects that will lead to opportunity for innovation, growth, IP and profitability.

Requirements:

Education/Certifications: BS Chemical/ Food/ Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering or related field

Experience:

2 years total experience

Co-op / internship experience in CPG industry strongly preferred

Understanding of key scientific principles that support the work (I. e. thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, dynamics, statics, mass and energy balance) desired.

Understanding of Processing equipment, processing methods and systems to support product development and supply chain on company projects is required

Computer Skills: Requires basic computer skills. For example, generating simple letters, spreadsheets and creating simple queries. May require knowledge of Tyson Business Computer. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Solid Works, Space claim, modeling software, etc. is a plus.

Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills required. Presentation skills required. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with cross functional business partners

Special Skills: Creative thinking and strong problem-solving skills. Strong analytical skills. Data driven decision. Calm under pressure. Good project management skills. Strong planning and organizational skills. Commercial awareness.

Supervisory: Coaching and mentoring interns and pilot plant technicians

Travel: 25-30% (12 domestic trips per year)

Scope:

• Support assigned project team with all Process development needs and provide technical support to solve manufacturing problems.• Represents the Processing R&D function through interaction and influence with their assigned BU.

This position will be based out of our Downers Grove, IL office.

Relocation assistance may be available to candidates that qualify according to the Tyson Relocation Policy.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccine verification will be required by October 1, 2021 for Corporate based team members and by November 1, 2021 for Plant and Warehousing based team members.

The vaccines against COVID-19 are free for new hires and are accompanied by a cash incentive for eligible non-corporate based hires. Readily available at select sites.

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations.Join us on the journey.

At Tyson, we are raising expectations for how much good people can do. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy!

We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.

To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose (http://www.tysonfoods.com/who-we-are/our-story/purpose-values) .

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