Process Engineer

Conagra Brands is hiring a Process Engineer for its manufacturing facility in Rensselaer, IN (onsite). In this role, you will report to the Plant Manager and help strengthen operational performance by owning core daily systems, improving equipment reliability, and supporting both improvement and capital initiatives.

The Process Engineer will also drive digital transformation using Microsoft tools and Conagra’s operating frameworks, while using KPI analysis and structured problem-solving to prioritize meaningful upgrades across the site.

Role overview

• Report to the Plant Manager at the Conagra Brands Rensselaer, IN manufacturing facility.
• Lead Daily Management Systems (DMS) and set standards for operational excellence.
• Improve equipment reliability and performance KPIs across the business unit.
• Manage and partner on improvement and capital projects that shape the future of the business unit.

Responsibilities

• Own Daily Management Systems (DMS) and establish operational excellence standards.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering to improve reliability processes for mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Build team capability by sharing knowledge and strengthening technical understanding.
• Champion digital tools and lead technological transformation initiatives.
• Analyze KPIs to identify opportunities and prioritize high-impact improvements.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving and guide small teams to execution success.
• Independently manage projects using Conagra Performance System (CPS) tools.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to deliver results.
• Lead capital projects for the business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering or a related field.
• At least 1+ year experience influencing or leading teams and driving accountability.
• Skilled in Microsoft applications, including PowerBI, PowerApps, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with food manufacturing systems and equipment.

Technologies

• Microsoft PowerBI
• Microsoft PowerApps
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Conagra Performance System (CPS)
• Daily Management Systems (DMS)

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Wellness incentive program
• Mental wellbeing support
• Fitness reimbursement
• Great pay
• Bonus incentive opportunity
• Matching 401(k)
• Stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities
• Employee resource groups
• On-demand learning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off
• Parental leave
• Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
• Volunteer opportunities

Physical requirements

• May be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks requiring hand-eye coordination.
• May be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• Manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment; noise levels may be high and temperatures may vary.

Compensation

• Pay range: USD 64,000 - 95,000 per year
• The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position.