Engineering Development Associate - 2027

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Have a taste for something big? Launch your career with Conagra Brands, one of North America’s leading branded food companies. Our Supply Chain Development Program offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, explore multiple Supply Chain functions, and build the skills needed for a successful career. Through meaningful work, leadership exposure, and rotational experiences across our network, you will make an impact from day one while developing the foundation for future growth.

Our Engineering Development Program (EDP) is an accelerated training program for college graduates who have the desire to excel in today’s fast-paced Supply Chain environment in the field of engineering. We will enhance your Supply Chain skill set by providing exposure to our various facets of Supply Chain and experienced leaders within a diverse Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) organization at both the corporate and plant level.

This is a fast-paced educational journey that is structured for approximately 36 months. Availability of roles and locations will be based on business needs.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead engineering startup, project readiness, and Early Management processes to support the successful implementation of capital and non-capital projects across manufacturing operations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive project execution, risk mitigation, startup excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as a technical resource for engineering workflow processes, project management, commissioning and qualification activities, and operational readiness
• Support sustainable business growth and manufacturing excellence through effective project delivery and operational readiness planning

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, biological, electrical) or a related field completed by June 2027
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, professional, community, or extracurricular experiences
• Interest in building a long-term career within Supply Chain
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to relocate for a minimum of one year during the program based on business needs
• Willingness to travel

Why should you kick off your career with Conagra?

• Professional development opportunities throughout your career
• Network with and learn from our industry experts across the company
• You don’t have to stress about getting to your new city or where you’re going to live. Relocation assistance provided as needed.
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on Day One
• Generous 401k company contribution + matching
• Year-Round opportunities to give back to our communities, including Month of Service in April

Compensation 

Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000

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.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.