Process Engineer
Conagra Brands · Fayetteville, AR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $64k–$95k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Conagra Brands (food & beverage) in Fayetteville, AR.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Base pay
- $64k–$95k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $75k–$104k. This one lists $64k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 17 process engineer openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 16 other live process postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 29%
- Tooling 29%
- EHS / safety 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Conagra Brands in Fayetteville
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor (1st Shift) · Reliability · Supervisor
- Quality Plant Manager · Quality · Manager
Process Engineer at Conagra Brands in other locations
Conagra Brands lists this title in 3 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- Kent, WA · $81k–$95k
- Council Bluffs, IA · $64k–$95k
Full description from Conagra BrandsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Own Daily Management Systems for the Business Unit, including the creation, deployment, and sustainment of standards.
- ◆Apply technical knowledge of equipment functionality to improve the reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- ◆Develop employee capability related to systems, standards, and technical understanding.
- ◆Foster technological transformation through the 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.
- ◆Improve manufacturing efficiency and yield by identifying process losses, analyzing performance trends, and implementing sustainable improvements
- ◆Perform other duties as required.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft 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
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Reporting to the Continuous Improvement 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 projects and capital initiatives that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
A Taste of Your
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.
Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000
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.