Complex Engineer

Koch Foods

$80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
  • 10+ years in industry-related roles
  • 5+ years in food industry, preferably poultry
  • Experience managing projects with various teams
  • Ability to identify and develop continuous improvement projects
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office and CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, 3D)

Responsibilities

  • Manage engineering activities across six complex locations
  • Design and develop process improvement opportunities
  • Serve as project manager for assigned projects
  • Communicate effectively with management at all levels
  • Execute other relevant duties as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and continuous improvement
  • Engagement with diverse operational teams
  • Potential for leadership roles in projects
  • Work within a critical industry sector
  • Dynamic work environment with travel requirements
Full Job Description
The Complex Engineer will be responsible for managing engineering activities at six (6) complex locations (2-Hatcheries, 1-Feed Mill, 1-Processing Plant, 1-Debone Plant and 1-Prepared Foods/DC Plant). The engineering activities include supporting operations management to promote continuous improvements within the complex.
  • Design and develop improvement opportunities working with management teams and outside resources to explore opportunities for process improvements.
  • Function as the project manager for assigned projects managing scope, schedule and budget.
  • Communicate effectively to all levels of management.
  • All other relevant duties to the job.


  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred with 10+ years of experience in industry related roles.
  • 5+ years of work experience (prefer Food Industry related with Poultry emphasis).
  • Must have experience with managing projects with multiple internal and external professional teams.
  • Ability to recognize continuous improvement projects and develop found opportunities into projects (Six Sigma Green Belt preferred).
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Comfortable with speaking to large groups of people and leading project teams.
  • Excellent computer skills (MS Outlook, Power Point, Word, Excel and Access).
  • Excellent CAD skills (AutoCAD, Revit and 3D).
  • Travel will be required along with working weekends and overnight as needed.

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