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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