Senior Project Engineer

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Town of Medford, WI

19h•$105,933 - $144,510

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer leads the identification, development, and execution of factory capital projects. The role provides technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring design processes align with project components and deliverables, and manages execution through construction and commissioning. It involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to support effective project delivery. Relocation assistance is available. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

University degree (BA/BS) in an engineering field such as mechanical, process, chemical, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of related work experience.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
Ability to analyze data.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to schedule resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day-to-day results.

Nice To Haves

Subject matter expertise in an engineering field such as process, packaging, or refrigeration.
At least 5 years of experience managing capital projects of increasing responsibility and complexity in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
At least 5 years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment.
Examples of managing projects valued at $3 million or more.
Experience using SAP and/or Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-project approval documents, including project charters, project management plans, project kick starts, estimates, and milestone schedules.
Monitor design progress and deliverables against established project components.
Coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution based on design details and project deliverables.
Select contractors and contracting methods according to engineering ways of working methodology.
Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects.
Manage project scope and obtain approvals for project changes.
Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, cash-flow projections, and cost and status reports at least monthly or as requested by stakeholders.
Maintain project milestone schedules and integrated detailed schedules in accordance with project charters.
Manage project data collection and feedback.
Monitor processes for compliance with quality and GMP requirements and FDA and OSHA regulations.
Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed.
Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification processes.
Manage assigned projects end to end with minimal supervision from the department manager.
Monitor the work output of less senior engineers as assigned by the department manager.
Provide technical support to factory operations.
Support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM).
Prioritize product safety and quality, people safety, and environmental impacts when considering or implementing changes.
Uphold ethical conduct and fair business dealings on behalf of the community, consumers, the company, and the engineering profession.
Promote clear and open communication among team members and stakeholders, including site and market management, PTC, CO Engineering, CT Packaging, and the SBU.
Ensure procedures protecting Nestlé's technological and proprietary know-how are in place and actively implemented.