Senior Engineering Expert

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical specialist and process authority for designated manufacturing technologies and facilities.

• Convert category strategies into technical frameworks that align with capital investments, innovation and renovation projects, operational priorities, and technology roadmaps.

• Lead the evaluation of engineering solutions, prioritization, feasibility studies, manufacturing strategies, cost assessments, and recommendations for implementation.

• Promote process optimization, enhance reliability, achieve operational excellence, ensure hygienic design, support Spotless/Fabrik initiatives, and improve manufacturing performance.

• Implement and maintain engineering standards, compliance programs, risk assessments, HAZOP reviews, and industry best practices.

• Strengthen factory engineering capabilities through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and development of competencies.

• Collaborate with factories, Category Engineering, Engineering Hub, Corporate Engineering, PTCs, TCUs, TAG, and various technical networks.

• Work in partnership with Factory Engineering, Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations Strategy teams.

• Manage internal and external engineering resources, including project engineers, subject matter experts, contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.

• Set up engineering processes, routines, and governance practices.

• Track engineering performance metrics and promote continuous improvement.

• Advocate for safety, quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and ethical behavior.

• Assist with category master planning, technology roadmaps, strategic investment planning, and identification of capability gaps.

• Contribute to Innovation & Renovation projects through technical evaluations, manufacturability assessments, capital planning, and implementation strategies.

• Formulate project scopes, cost estimates, business cases, and strategies for implementation.

• Assess process designs, equipment choices, plant configurations, and manufacturing strategies.

• Support Value Engineering, Value Stream Engineering Design, product trials, development of manufacturing costs, and technical risk assessments.

• Ensure projects meet approved scope, performance, cost, and timeline objectives while providing support to operations during delivery.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering).

• At least 10 years of experience in a technical role with a background in project engineering.

• Experience supervising and managing both internal and external project team members or equivalent experience.

• Strong technical, managerial, and leadership qualities.

• Experience in project engineering and management.

• Familiarity with plant design and construction.

• Knowledge of equipment and construction purchasing contracts.

• Understanding of permitting requirements.

• Extensive knowledge of food processing plants and related technologies, or similar industries.

• Knowledge of hygienic engineering principles.

• Understanding of food safety and regulatory standards related to food safety and equipment.

• Excellent communication and networking abilities.

• Knowledge of financial analysis and key business drivers.

• Familiarity with Nestlé Standard Costing.

• Experience with CAPEX budgeting and preparation.

• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, MS Excel, Basic AutoCAD, and Visio.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% for offsite projects.

• Corporate Engineering experience is preferred.

• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-related incentives.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• A wide array of additional benefits.

• Option for remote work.

• An inclusive work environment.

• Recruitment accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.