Senior Global Equipment & Technology Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee the assessment, design evaluation, qualification, and deployment of processing, packaging, automation, robotics, and end-of-line equipment within pork processing operations.

• Act as the mechanical engineering subject matter expert on performance, sanitary design, USDA regulations, safety, reliability, and maintainability standards.

• Assist in aligning strategic technologies between the U.S. and China operations.

• Analyze established technologies, equipment platforms, and best practices from China operations for adaptation and application in U.S. facilities.

• Collaborate with global equipment suppliers, technology innovators, and internal stakeholders to develop and commercialize new processing and automation technologies.

• Direct the specification, qualification, and validation of equipment through design assessments, supplier evaluations, factory acceptance testing, pilot trials, and operational reviews.

• Perform technical due diligence, technology scouting, benchmarking, and equipment standardization initiatives.

• Work closely with U.S. operations, China operations, WH Group engineering teams, and external partners on technology transfer and implementation.

• Assess mechanical designs, machine layouts, sanitary constructions, structural systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, maintainability, and lifecycle costs.

• Qualify and enhance processing, packaging, conveyance, material handling, robotics, and end-of-line systems.

• Ensure adherence to USDA regulations, sanitary design principles, washdown-duty standards, food safety requirements, and U.S. manufacturing guidelines.

• Collaborate with OEMs, technology providers, and research organizations.

• Serve as the technical lead, project engineer, or subject matter expert for capital projects from inception to commissioning.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, along with 5+ years of relevant experience in food processing, packaging, industrial equipment, or manufacturing engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Proven experience in qualifying and validating manufacturing equipment.

• Familiarity with sanitary design, washdown-duty equipment, USDA-regulated facilities, and food processing systems.

• Experience collaborating directly with OEMs, equipment suppliers, and international engineering teams.

• Preferred experience in evaluating, adapting, and implementing technology across various manufacturing regions or countries.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management abilities.

• Willingness to travel domestically over 50% and internationally as necessary.

• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.

• Opportunities for learning and development.

• Career growth prospects.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.