Process Engineer
Conagra Brands
Kent, WA · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, you will drive operational excellence and continuous improvement within the Business Unit by leading Daily Management Systems, improving equipment reliability, advancing digital tools, and developing team capability. You will partner across functions to analyze performance, prioritize improvements, lead structured problem solving, and deliver small projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including creation, deployment, and sustainment of standards
Apply technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Develop employee capability related to systems, standards, and technical understanding
Foster a culture of technological transformation through use, adoption, and improvement of digital tools
Analyze data across Key Performance Indicators to identify, prioritize, and track improvement initiatives
Lead small groups through structured problem solving using defined methodologies
Manage small projects independently using appropriate tools within the Conagra Performance System
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other partners
Lead capital project initiatives within the Business Unit
Provide direct oversight of assigned team members, administer discipline, and ensure consistent application of policies and procedures
Perform other duties as required
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and PowerPoint
Technical knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and effective communication skills
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.
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Compensation Annual Base Salary: $81,000.00 - $95,000.00
The 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.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At 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®.
Our 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.
Conagra 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.