Senior Category Engineering Expert

Nestlé; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is seeking an Expert Category Engineer to serve as the technical anchor for assigned manufacturing technologies across multiple factories. You will translate strategy into executable engineering solutions, ensure alignment with innovation projects, and drive compliance with safety and environmental standards.

You will lead technical teams, develop capability, and coordinate with Engineering Hub, Corporate Engineering, and operations partners to deliver category growth and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in engineering required.
• Strong technical, managerial and leadership skills.
• Experience with category engineering projects and manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as category technical expert and provide leadership for engineering technologies across factories.
• Translate strategies into executable technical plans and roadmaps for category projects.
• Drive process optimization, reliability, and cost improvements across the category.
• Coordinate with Factory Engineering, Product Development, Marketing, and Operations Strategy to support Innovation & Renovation initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Hygienic design

Food processing knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Nestlé USA is seeking an Expert Category Engineer to serve as the technical anchor for assigned manufacturing technologies across multiple factories. You will translate strategy into executable engineering solutions, ensure alignment with innovation projects, and drive compliance with safety and environmental standards.

You will lead technical teams, develop capability, and coordinate with Engineering Hub, Corporate Engineering, and operations partners to deliver category growth and