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Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell’s… Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...
Engineers are responsible for all aspects of management and implementation of assigned capital projects and studies. This person will be an integral part to the plants success.

What you will do...

  • Supervise the installation of all Engineering projects pursuant to project requirements.

  • Responsible for schedules, approvals, cost control, development of RFP’s and functional descriptions, inspections, testing, start-up, training requirements for new installations including operating instructions and maintenance manuals.

  • Coordinate and review contractor and vendor activity and interface with WHQ personnel as required insuring all Company standards are maintained.

  • Review technology advancements and system improvements to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace through continued education, seminars and trade shows.

  • Collaborate as a member of a multi-function plant Daily Direction Setting (DDS) Team to develop and implement solutions that improve the function and efficiency of the operation.

  • Effectively manage and implement medium to high complexity multi-functional projects up to $5,000,000.

  • Leverage and manage plant functional resources to successfully deliver project results.

  • Collaboration with plant resources to balance schedules, planned work, and assets to meet the needs of the manufacturing plant.

  • Determine the best course of action for equipment or procedural plant issues.

Who you will work with...

  • Working alongside other Engineers on the team

  • Reporting into Associate Director, Site Engineering

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have) 

  • Bachelors Degree

  • 2+ years of experience within engineering/manufacturing 

  • Education desired: MS/MBA

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering

  • 4+ years of engineering experience within food manufacturing

  • Working knowledge of CAD and engineering graphics

  • Food and Beverage Engineered systems experience desired.

  • Demonstrated ability in leading problem solving teams in leveraging continuous improvement tools such as SMED, 5Y, RCFA, Kaizen.


Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$93,800-$134,800

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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