Process Engineering Specialist

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•St. Louis, MO

4d•$82,324 - $107,671•Hybrid

About The Position

As a 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food sciences, engineering, or related field and 3+ years of experience with process/product design and engineering in consumer products, food, or feed manufacturing OR High School or GED and 7+ years of experience with process/product design and engineering in consumer products, food, or feed manufacturing
Willing and able to travel 50-60%

Responsibilities

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.