Engineering PTC Rotational Leadership Associate

Nestlé Purina North America; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking an Engineering PTC Management Development Associate in Clinton, IA. This full-time program fast-tracks you to manufacturing leadership, with a rotational structure offering cross-site experience and relocation support as you learn end-to-end processes and build your network.

You will collaborate on R&D projects and gain exposure to quality assurance, safety, supply chain, production, and engineering while working with the Corporate R&D team in St. Louis, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or related) attained or expected by June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Master plant process flows, utility flows, capacities, procedures, and practices.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve process sustainability, capacity, and efficiency.
• Plan, organize, and perform trials and experiments (pilot and factory scale) to complete process and product development projects.
• Lead capital projects in factories and pilot plants in accordance with engineering standards (some travel required).
• Handle development and implementation of product line extensions using new and existing equipment in the factory.
• Research and propose R&D projects utilizing technical innovations/renovations applicable to Nestlé Purina’s business strategy.
• Participate in quarterly technical competence unit (TCU) Engineering calls, and the TCU Global Engineering Conference in St. Louis.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or related) attained or expected by June 2027

Job description

Nestlé Purina is seeking an Engineering PTC Management Development Associate in Clinton, IA. This full-time program fast-tracks you to manufacturing leadership, with a rotational structure offering cross-site experience and relocation support as you learn end-to-end processes and build your network.

You will collaborate on R&D projects and gain exposure to quality assurance, safety, supply chain, production, and engineering while working with the Corporate R&D team in St. Louis, MO.