Senior Mechanical Packaging Specialist

Nestlé Purina North America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America is seeking a Senior Mechanical Packaging Specialist to provide technical expertise in mechanical packaging processes for both wet and dry pet food products. You will lead packaging design and evaluation, collaborating with R&D, marketing, and production to meet product formulations and branding constraints.

The role also emphasizes selecting sustainable materials, optimizing costs, and supporting facility improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in pet food, CPG, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of mechanical packaging experience in pet food, CPG, manufacturing, or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of packaging systems meeting targets, compliance, and departmental results.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and production to align packaging specs with formulations and branding.
• Evaluate and recommend sustainable packaging materials and processes to optimize efficiency and cost.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic support for production facility improvements.
• Manage multiple complex projects with clear objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Travel 50–60% of the time.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

As a Senior Mechanical Packaging Specialist at Nestlé, you will provide technical expertise in mechanical packaging processes, focus on design selection, evaluation, and optimization of packaging solutions for wet and dry pet food products.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of innovative packaging systems that meet operational targets, compliance, and contribute to departmental results.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, and production teams to establish packaging specifications aligning with product formulations and branding.
• Evaluate and recommend sustainable packaging materials and processes to optimize efficiencies and cost.
• Provide technical guidance and strategic support for production facility improvements.
• Manage multiple complex projects with clear objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Travel 50–60% of the time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of experience in pet food, CPG, manufacturing, or industrial environments, OR

• High School Diploma/GED and 9+ years of mechanical packaging experience or relevant internship experience in pet food, CPG, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Must be able to travel 50–60% of the time.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and other benefits. Salary range is $89,000–$134,000.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans, people with disabilities, and others protected by law.