Senior Process Engineering Specialist

About the role

As 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 OR 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%.

Pay

Salary: $98,664.30 to $135,015.00 per year. Bonus eligible: Yes. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range.

Benefits

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.