Expert Process Engineer

Nestlé - Little Chute, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Little Chute, WI

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Expert Process Engineer at Nestlé will provide technical expertise in process engineering to enhance operational performance and support continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment. This role involves teaching, coaching, and mentoring factory teams, optimizing processes, and collaborating with R&D and engineering teams to implement new processes and equipment. The position requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving and a deep understanding of food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities

• Build Product & Process Mastership in Factory and Technical Application Group (TAG) teams.
• Teach, coach and assess factory experts to enhance their processing capabilities.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to TAG team members regarding process implications on new product development.
• Partner with R&D and vendors to develop training content for key processes.
• Optimize and improve existing processes across the manufacturing landscape.
• Identify, organize, and conduct relevant process capability testing.
• Develop or refine processing equipment standards and routines for existing equipment.
• Ideate, assess, and implement process-related continuous improvement opportunities.
• Apply deep technical expertise to projects and challenges, utilizing problem-solving methodologies.
• Partner with Engineering and R&D on the development, installation, and start-up of new processes.
• Conduct pilot scale experiments and industrial scale trial runs with new equipment or processes.
• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering and R&D to establish project priorities and technical requirements.
• Verify that new production lines meet divisional standards during the design/build phase.
• Organize site acceptance testing of key equipment to verify technical performance criteria.
• Lead or support the commissioning, qualification, and validation of new processing equipment.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. Degree required, preferably in Engineering or Operations related subject.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering or processing experience in food and beverage operations/manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Continuous Improvement implementation or similar CI methodologies.
• Factory experience to provide credibility when working with Factory Managers and teams.
• Deep understanding of factory operations, including equipment, automation, maintenance, and quality control processes.
• Demonstrated capability to lead functionally and manage complex issues.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Experience
• Experience in incorporating safety in process/equipment design
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Support for continuous learning and development