Travel-Ready Mechanical Packaging Specialist

Nestlé Purina North America; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Purina North America in St. Louis is seeking a Mechanical Packaging Associate to provide technical support for packaging processes.

You’ll contribute to large, complex projects from concept through implementation, with 50–60% travel. Responsibilities include designing packaging systems, evaluating materials for sustainability, and collaborating with R&D, production, and marketing to meet product specs and branding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or packaging engineering or related field.
• 6+ months of mechanical packaging experience or relevant internship in pet food, CPG, manufacturing, or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging systems to ensure reliability and innovation that meet operational objectives with a direct impact on department results.
• Conduct feasibility studies and analyze package performance through testing and simulations.
• Collaborate with Research and Development (R&D), production, and marketing teams to align packaging designs with product specifications and branding requirements.
• Evaluate packaging materials and processes, emphasizing sustainability and operational efficiency, including life cycle assessments.
• Implement cost‑reduction initiatives by assessing existing packaging designs and identifying opportunities for enhancements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot packaging machinery and processes within manufacturing facilities, influencing internal contacts through clear communication of facts, policies, and practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Nestlé Purina North America in St. Louis is seeking a Mechanical Packaging Associate to provide technical support for packaging processes.

You’ll contribute to large, complex projects from concept through implementation, with 50–60% travel. Responsibilities include designing packaging systems, evaluating materials for sustainability, and collaborating with R&D, production, and marketing to meet product specs and branding.