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Process Engineer / Project Engineer – Food Processing

PepmgroupSpringdale, ARL6 LeadSeptember 18th, 2026
*Process Engineer / Project Engineer – Food Processing* PEPM Group is seeking a Process Engineer / Project Engineer with experience in food-processing facility and production-line design. The ideal candidate will have strong experience sizing, selecting, and designing conveyor and material-handling systems. This is full time on site position in Fayetteville, AR or Tulsa, OK *Responsibilities*
  • Design food-processing and material-handling systems.
  • Size and select conveyors based on product type, capacity, speed, accumulation, sanitation, and operating requirements.
  • Develop process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, specifications, and calculations.
  • Coordinate processing equipment and conveyors with structural, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, vendors, and client communications.
  • Support site assessments, construction, commissioning, and plant startup.
*Qualifications*
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related engineering.
  • Five or more years of relevant food-processing engineering experience.
  • Experience with conveyor design, equipment layouts, line balancing, and production throughput.
  • Knowledge of sanitary design and food-safety requirements.
  • Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • AutoCAD and Revit experience required.
  • USDA-regulated facility experience are required.
  • Ability to travel to client and project sites as needed.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Work Location: In person