Position SummaryAs a Senior Process Engineering Specialist in our Technical Applications Group (TAG), you'll provide leadership and support in the areas of machinery maintenance, capability, evaluation, training, and modifications to fit divisional needs for factories. You'll be responsible for expert technical assistance in processes as well as quality issues, equipment and system design selection, evaluation, and/or recommendations.
- Support continuous improvement of dry pet food production processes and equipment by evaluating process capabilities, identifying limitations, and recommending practical, cost-effective solutions.
- Partner cross functionally with a wide variety of internal customer groups -- including marketing, R&D, engineering, operations, quality assurance, product services, procurement, production, and finance.
- Provide technical process support across multiple manufacturing sites, including troubleshooting process challenges, supporting trials, and helping validate equipment or process modifications.
- Assist with process-related capital improvements, line enhancements, and factory capability studies while balancing analytical problem solving with hands-on support in manufacturing environments.
- Travel approximately 50-60% to manufacturing sites to build relationships, support factory teams, and gain hands-on understanding of equipment, process flow, and site-specific needs.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in food sciences, engineering, or related field and 5+ years of experience with process/product design and engineering in consumer products, food, or feed manufacturing
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- High School or GED and 9+ years of experience with process/product design and engineering in consumer products, food, or feed manufacturing
- Willing and able to travel 50-60%
Salary: $98,664.30 to $135,015.00 per year
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
