Process Engineer — Production Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Nestlé Purina; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé seeks a Process Engineer (Production Engineering Specialist) in Jefferson, Wisconsin to implement, control, and optimize manufacturing processes. You will work with Production and Engineering to improve standards, define equipment standards, and build team capability for technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement within the Nestlé Excellence program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, with 3+ years of project/process management in manufacturing or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field is required.
• 3+ years of project/ process management experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze loss data to identify and prioritize projects in the factory’s continuous improvement plan.
• Initiate, lead, and modify process/equipment improvements to increase throughput and reduce losses.
• Drive and mobilize resources to conduct problem solving on systems or equipment via FMEA and Six Sigma methodology.
• Participate in design, commissioning, and startup of new equipment/processes.
• Create and improve standards that sustain high performing processes and train operators/technicians.
• Collaborate with technical experts, other functions, and other factories to replicate best practices.

Skills

Six Sigma

FMEA

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Nestlé seeks a Process Engineer (Production Engineering Specialist) in Jefferson, Wisconsin to implement, control, and optimize manufacturing processes. You will work with Production and Engineering to improve standards, define equipment standards, and build team capability for technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement within the Nestlé Excellence program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or related field, with 3+ years of project/process management in manufacturing or