
Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $97,000.00 - $117,000.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K with company match
premium pay
Paid Time Off
performance-based incentives
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Nestle USA is a leading food and beverage company with a rich history and an extensive portfolio of household brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee-mate, reaching 97 percent of U.S. households. Nestle is dedicated to delighting and delivering exceptional products for every moment in consumers' lives. The company fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages innovation, strategic thinking, creativity, and continuous learning. Nestle values a culture of collaboration, bold ambition, and supportive growth, empowering employees to challenge norms, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas.\n\nThe Project Engineer role at Nestle USA is a critical position responsible for providing technical leadership on capital projects within the manufacturing plant. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $97,000 to $117,000 with performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. The Project Engineer will oversee the entire lifecycle of projects, from pre-project planning and design monitoring to construction, commissioning, and final execution. The position requires close coordination with cross-functional teams, contractors, and clients to ensure adherence to project scope, budget, and timelines.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have a university degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, paired with at least three years of related work experience. This role demands strong analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage complex projects within a manufacturing or industrial setting. The Project Engineer will act as a self-directed project manager, responsible for milestones, budgets, compliance with safety and quality regulations, and promoting continuous improvement through Nestle's Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) initiatives. The position also emphasizes a culture of safety and quality, requiring the engineer to implement changes only after thorough risk assessment to ensure no compromises are made concerning product safety, people safety, or environmental protection.\n\nCandidates are encouraged to possess experience in capital project management, familiarity with SAP or Microsoft Project, and expertise in quality and compliance standards such as FDA and OSHA regulations. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on Nestle’s manufacturing operations while advancing one’s career in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values veterans and individuals with disabilities. Nestle USA is committed to equal employment opportunities and provides accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process. This opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship, reflecting the company’s compliance with relevant policies and regulations. If you are a results-driven engineer with a passion for project management and operational excellence in a world-class company, Nestle USA welcomes your application and looks forward to fostering your professional growth and success.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- Minimum three years of project management experience in manufacturing or related environment
- Experience with capital projects including design, construction, and commissioning
- Proficiency in SAP and/or Microsoft Project
- Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations
- Strong project budgeting and scheduling skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Ability to work independently and lead project teams
- Familiarity with TPM and Continuous Excellence programs
- No visa sponsorship eligibility
Job Qualifications
- University degree in engineering field such as mechanical, process, chemical, or electrical engineering
- Minimum three 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 to balance continuous improvement with day-to-day results
- Additional expertise in specific engineering areas such as process, packaging, or refrigeration is a plus
Job Duties
- Assist in development of pre-project approval documents including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate and milestone schedule creation
- Monitor design progress and deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components
- Receive design details from design team with full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution
- Select contractors and contracting methods based on engineering ways of working methodology
- Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects
- Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology
- Manage and control project budget providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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