Director, Engineering

Smithfield Foods

Director of Engineering leading engineering operations to optimize production processes at Smithfield Foods. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing a high-performing engineering team.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Montana, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze data and craft strategic implementation plans to optimize production processes.
Identify ways to boost efficiency and eliminate waste.
Lead and direct engineering operations across a key functional area.
Ensure the efficient use of engineering resources to achieve world-class performance in plants.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.
Resolve complex challenges and ensure top-tier execution.
Build, develop, and manage a high-performing team capable of delivering operational excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, Business or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience in Engineering management; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
5+ years of experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
Prior experience in an engineer role required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
High level of written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.
Ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience effectively.
Strong interpersonal, technical and presentation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development programs
Tuition assistance
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisstrategic implementationengineering managementproduction optimizationefficiency improvementproblem-solvingteam developmentoperational excellenceanalytical reasoningcritical thinking

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational planningteamworkadaptabilityinterpersonal skillspresentation skills