Mid Level Plant Engineer Jobs
Mid level plant engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own plant systems, lead process improvement projects, and make technical calls without needing constant sign-off. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Amrize, Owens Corning, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Plant Product Lead will focus on business priorities to support long-term supply chain strategies and business goals. In this role, you will help set and monitor key integrated operations performance indicators including yields, throughputs, and cost to serve data, as well as coordinate cross functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- Gather and maintain accurate and up to date production data, including product BOMs, yield performance, and throughput metrics.
- Provide key inputs to the supply planner to support integrated business planning processes.
- Work closely with business partners to cost new items and evaluate cost impacts for changes to existing products.
- Deliver direct data and analysis to inform operations, production scheduling, production planning, and material requirements planning targets.
- Independently manage complex operational issues with minimal supervision, escalating only the most critical matters to senior staff.
- Perform additional responsibilities and cross functional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of four years of related work experience
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Plant Product Lead will focus on business priorities to support long-term supply chain strategies and business goals. In this role, you will help set and monitor key integrated operations performance indicators including yields, throughputs, and cost to serve data, as well as coordinate cross functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
Key Accountabilities
- Gather and maintain accurate and up to date production data, including product BOMs, yield performance, and throughput metrics.
- Provide key inputs to the supply planner to support integrated business planning processes.
- Work closely with business partners to cost new items and evaluate cost impacts for changes to existing products.
- Deliver direct data and analysis to inform operations, production scheduling, production planning, and material requirements planning targets.
- Independently manage complex operational issues with minimal supervision, escalating only the most critical matters to senior staff.
- Perform additional responsibilities and cross functional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of four years of related work experience
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Amrize10A
- Owens Corning6
- Jobot5
- WM4
- Vestis4
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing67
- Chemicals & Materials43
- Food & Beverage40
- Healthcare & Medical Services28
- Energy20
Mid Level Plant Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level plant engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led process improvements, solved equipment failures, or reduced downtime, and quantify the results wherever possible. Emphasize cross-functional work with maintenance, operations, or safety teams. Recruiters at this level want to see that you make technical decisions independently, not just that you supported someone else who did.
Which companies hire mid level plant engineers?
Companies hiring mid level plant engineers right now include Amrize, Owens Corning, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from manufacturers, energy producers, and industrial processors that need engineers who can run projects and improve plant performance without heavy supervision.
Are there remote mid level plant engineer jobs?
Yes, though most plant engineer roles require on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 4% of mid level plant engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be roles focused on process design, capital project planning, or engineering coordination rather than day-to-day floor operations.
How do I move up to a mid level plant engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening technical ownership over time. Engineers who advance take on progressively larger projects, develop expertise in specific systems like utilities, HVAC, or production lines, and start driving improvements rather than executing them. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as cost savings or uptime gains, signals readiness for the mid level step.
Which industries hire the most mid level plant engineers?
Mid Level plant engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors rely heavily on continuous operations and capital-intensive equipment, which creates sustained demand for engineers who can own reliability, efficiency, and compliance at the plant level.