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When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special - a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!\nTHE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:\nJoin our Engineering team and become a key player in transforming the future of manufacturing! You'll dive into data analysis and create innovative plans to optimize production processes, driving maximum efficiency and cutting waste that impacts our bottom line. Your work will directly influence the success of iconic brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and more, helping us deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of customers and consumers across the globe.\nAs a Reliability Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our equipment and processes run smoothly, preventing costly disruptions to plant operations. You'll lead the charge in promoting reliability and maintainability across the organization, coaching and training teams to adopt and champion our established reliability program. You'll drive the implementation of best practices and ensure our operations stay at the cutting edge, enhancing performance and safeguarding our plants' success!\nWHAT YOU'LL DO:\nThe below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.\nReliability Strategy & Standardization: You'll coordinate and implement standardized maintenance and reliability strategies for equipment across plants. Deploy Smithfield Engineering best practices for maintenance management and reliability engineering. Standardize preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and repair techniques across facilities.\n\nTraining & Development: You'll also train and coach plant reliability personnel on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You'll need to evaluate and adjust training programs to address skill gaps and promote continuous development.\n\nMaintenance Oversight & Problem Solving: Oversee the coordination of reliability elements like asset health, criticality analysis, RCA, and preventive maintenance. Identify and address root causes of equipment failures and work with teams to reduce maintenance needs and improve reliability. Identify opportunities for cost savings through improved equipment reliability and extended parts life.\n\nData Analysis & Best Practices Sharing: Use CMMS/SAP for reliability data analysis and to forecast equipment cost of ownership. Share best practices, root cause solutions, and process improvements to ensure operational consistency and enhanced equipment performance.\n\nWHAT WE'RE SEEKING:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. \nBachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.\n\nKnowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.\n\nAbility to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.\n\nProficient in SAP and CMMS, preferred.\n\nAbility to communicate technical ideas and concepts effectively.\n\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite.\n\nEnergized by collaboration through travel to other locations. (50% of the time).\n\nOTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:\nKnowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.\n\nAbility to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.\n\nAbility to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.\n\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may act as a lead by providing training and guidance to other engineering and maintenance professionals.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:\nThe majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.\n\nRelocation Package Available\n\nYes\n\nEEO Information\nSmithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. 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