Senior Process Engineer

Nestlé; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in St. Louis, MO, to optimize and lead design processes for pet food production. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience is required. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in pet care manufacturing, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Benefits

401k with Company match

Health insurance coverage

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Experience in food processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex process engineering functions across multiple projects.
• Provide detailed process design support throughout the lifecycle of capital initiatives.
• Direct collaboration with external engineering partners.

Skills

Project management

Process optimization

Food safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets, and the environment.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll serve as a critical technical leader responsible for the design, development, and optimization of end-to-end process systems in the production of wet and dry pet foods, pet treats, and cat litter. Your scope will encompass all material handling and processing operations—from raw ingredient unloading through final product packaging. Join our close-knit team and leverage your expertise in food processing technologies to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

• Lead the planning, execution, and coordination of complex process engineering functions across multiple capital projects and deliver innovative solutions in integrated food processing unit operations.
• Provide detailed process design and engineering support throughout the lifecycle of capital initiatives, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, and system layouts, ensuring seamless integration with broader project goals including cost, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Direct and collaborate with third-party engineering firms, OEMs, and other external partners to ensure design excellence and on-time project delivery.
• Work closely with Standards, Quality Assurance, Operations, Maintenance, and Capital Engineering teams to ensure that process systems support innovation, food safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all designs and process changes adhere to company standards, industry best practices, food safety regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related field

Other

• Ability to travel up to 30%

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate pay range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more atAbout Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID:357186

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Job Requisition:357186