Staff Engineer

Nestlé S.A.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Broad range of other benefits

Job summary

Nestlé Allentown is seeking a Staff Engineer to oversee capital projects from inception to completion, ensuring scope, estimates, cost, resources and execution meet safety and production standards.

You will lead design and implementation of innovative projects, collaborate with associates and contractors, and drive factory performance while upholding Nestlé safety, health, and environmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation and coordination of the capital budget to improve and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Prepare estimates, evaluate bids, award contracts and issue all documents and drawings for construction on assigned projects.
• Create concepts and designs in accordance with engineering safety, production, sanitary and budgetary procedures and specifications.
• Develop project plans, schedules and budgets; monitor progress against milestones and deliverables, and identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement solutions.
• Direct the installation and integration of new equipment as well as modifications and overhauls of existing equipment for assigned projects.
• Monitor outside contractors to ensure compliance with all company standards including sanitation, safety, quality, productivity and budgeting.
• Champion Nestlé safety, health, quality and environmental objectives and foster a work environment that enables our operations to perform among the safest companies in the marketplace

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Position Summary

Just 65 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Allentown is near many major Northeastern U.S. cities, which makes it an ideal location for manufacturing and distributing consumer goods. We utilize thermal processing and high-speed canning to produce varieties of our Friskies®, Beneful® and Pro Plan® brands—product lines that we have carefully produced, packaged, and shipped since 1958. Together, we contribute to Allentown's identity as a busy industrial city, as well as a beautiful rural environment that we are truly proud to call home. That’s why we are doing our part to care for the environment we share, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.

As a Staff Engineer, you will oversee capital projects from end to end, including concept, scope, estimate, cost, resources and execution. You will challenge yourself to lead the design and implementation of innovative projects with your integrity, passion and expertise to help us drive factory performance. Be the voice of your team as you work collaboratively with associates and contractors to successfully manage and deliver key projects.

• Participate in the development, implementation and coordination of the capital budget to improve and maintain equipment and facilities
• Prepare estimates, evaluate bids, award contracts and issue all documents and drawings for construction on assigned projects
• Create concepts and designs in accordance with engineering safety, production, sanitary and budgetary procedures and specifications
• Develop project plans, schedules and budgets; monitor progress against milestones and deliverables, and identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement solutions
• Direct the installation and integration of new equipment as well as modifications and overhauls of existing equipment for assigned projects
• Monitor outside contractors to ensure compliance with all company standards including sanitation, safety, quality, productivity and budgeting
• Champion Nestlé safety, health, quality and environmental objectives and foster a work environment that enables our operations to perform among the safest companies in the marketplace

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in an engineering role within a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

Other

• 1+ year of technical project management experience preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $84,000 to $108,000. 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle 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.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.