Growth-Focused Project Engineer for Food Manufacturing

Nestlé S.A.; Anderson (IN); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the introduction of new fixed assets, relocation and optimization of the asset base, from concept through closeout. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, cost discipline, and safe, efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities include managing scope, milestones, monthly progress reports, and transfer of equipment with supporting documentation. Requires 3–5 years in project engineering, engineering degree, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of technical experience.
• Strong technical, managerial and leadership skills in Project Engineering/Management.
• Knowledge of plant design and construction.
• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and equipment.
• Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers.
• Understanding of CAPEX budgeting and preparation processes.
• Proficiency in Capital Investment Approval & Tracking (CIAT) tool.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage clear and open communication between the team members and related stakeholders, e.g. site and market management, PTC, CO Engineering, CT Packaging and the SBU
• Ensure that the requirements of the client are maintained at all times in accordance with the business needs
• Ensure that all projects are designed for the long term and result in a positive impact on the company ROIC
• Ensure design is directed towards a low cost, highly efficient and flexible operation
• Ensure safe work sites at all times and installations that are easy to operate, clean and maintain as well as guaranteeing after commissioning the safe, consistent manufacture/distribution of quality products
• Ensure that when working with external engineering services, contractors, suppliers etc. that the scope, deliverables, performance and milestones are clearly detailed and agreed up front
• Ensure that a progress report is prepared for all projects on a monthly basis
• Ensure that the project scope is achieved within the agreed cost and timing
• Ensure that the operators, mechanics, electricians etc. are effectively trained and that the transfer of the equipment to the client is both smooth and efficient. This includes all the supporting documentation that will be required by the client to operate and maintain the plant, e.g. operating instructions, equipment manuals, plant layouts, maintenance instructions, spare parts listing etc.
• Complete a final report on all projects and ensure that this is circulated to the key stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Plant design

Food safety

CAPEX budgeting

CIAT tool

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CIAT

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the introduction of new fixed assets, relocation and optimization of the asset base, from concept through closeout. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, cost discipline, and safe, efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities include managing scope, milestones, monthly progress reports, and transfer of equipment with supporting documentation. Requires 3–5 years in project engineering, engineering degree, and travel up to 10%.