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You will work with cross functional teams to review requirements and develop optimized technical solutions that fit business needs. This is a Corporate Engineering role supporting manufacturing operations through innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nA Taste of Your Responsibilities\nIdentify, develop, rollout, and provide governance for key strategies and programs across the manufacturing platform\nUse subject matter expertise, third party engineering partners, and original equipment manufacturers to develop labor reducing and cost saving automation projects\nStay current with industry regulations and codes related to packaging equipment system design and operations, and provide recommendations to improve programs, policies, and goals\nProvide technical and economic feasibility analysis to support business initiatives that deliver competitive advantages\nDevelop Front End Loading packages that are complete, clear, and reflect due diligence to ensure project success, including:Technology assessments and recommended solutions aligned to plant, company, and industry best practices\nPhysical location layouts and general arrangement drawings\nInfrastructure requirements and needs assessments\nEquipment acceptance criteria and support of testing and acceptance trials\nEquipment and system performance criteria\nIdentification of alternatives, prerequisites, risks, and opportunities\n\nPartner with engineering teams to establish cost, schedule, risk, and startup requirements for projects\nWrite detailed functional control descriptions for unit operations and processing systems\nPerform reviews of Front End Loading packages or equivalent deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and operational effectiveness\nDevelop rough order of magnitude estimates to provide early business case direction\nTroubleshoot and drive continuous improvement of existing packaging operations\nLead machine design improvements and equipment modifications\nConduct production plant site surveys and assessments, and provide support to sites as needed\nIngredients Required for Your Success\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Packaging Engineering\n7 + years of experience in food manufacturing with packaging system design\nExperience leading teams and solving complex technical challenges\nSubject matter expertise in one or more areas of food production line packaging equipment\nExperience with machine design and working in a United States Department of Agriculture or Food and Drug Administration regulated manufacturing environment\nDemonstrated success developing and implementing automation and robotic solutions\nExperience in project engineering and project execution\nKnowledge of continuous improvement applications within engineering design\nExperience translating project requirements into technical solutions through sound engineering principles\nStrong experience in packaging equipment engineering and practical application\nThis position is located in Omaha NE, Chicago IL, select field locations or remote locations east of Denver, CO and within reasonable proximity (50 miles) to a major airport\n\nWillingness to travel up to 50 percent to support plant operations\n\n#LI-Remote\n#LI-PM2\n#LI-MSL\nCompensation\nPay Range:$109,000-$159,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.\nAnticipated Close Date\nNovember 25, 2026Our Benefits\nWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:\nHealth: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement\n\nWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan\n\nGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement\n\nBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities\n\nOur Company\nAt Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.\nOur focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.\nConagra 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. 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