Staff Engineer (Project Engineer)

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary:

We have called the vibrant community of St. Joseph home for 30 years. Recognized with the All-America City Award, St. Joseph embodies the spirit of collaboration and exceptional results. Our wet dog and cat food factory, a special home for our passionate associates, produces millions of cases of flagship brands like Fancy Feast and Beneful Prepared Meals. Beyond our work, we actively support the United Way and United Cerebral Palsy foundations, raising $750,000 in the past five years. Were also doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. With increased production, reinvestment, and a culture of continuous improvement, we unlock our fullest potential. Join our close-knit team focused on safety, personal growth, development, and community. What could you add to this remarkable mix?

As a Staff Engineer, you will lead the design, estimation and execution of factory capital improvement projects such as new equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades and safety enhancements. You will investigate and resolve plant operational concerns and drive process improvement. You will proactively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives utilizing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tools and methods.

• Plan and direct capital projects to expand and improve factory operations, upgrade and maintain our infrastructure, utilities and grounds, in accordance with state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures
• Design layout and integration of new equipment into the factory and manufacturing process, including all required utilities and material flow
• Work with cross-functional groups of employees and contractors to successfully manage and execute key projects while ensuring compliance with all company standards including safety, quality and cost control
• Participate in Nestle Continuous Excellence (NCE) operational reviews and use TPM methodology to uncover and resolve the causes of unplanned downtime
• Support factory maintenance by providing engineering assistance as needed
• Champion Nestl safety, health, quality and environmental objectives and foster a work environment that enables our operations to perform among the safest companies in the marketplace

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 1+ years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

The approximate pay range for this position is $84,000 to $108,000. Please note that 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. Nestl 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 About Us |About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID: 366207

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