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Nestlé Purina North America · 14 hours ago

Senior Packaging Engineer

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Nestlé Purina North America is a leader in pet care, committed to integrity and innovation. As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will lead the design and optimization of packaging systems for pet foods and treats, ensuring high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingPackaging ServicesPetWellness

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution and coordination of complex packaging engineering functions across multiple capital projects and deliver innovative solutions in integrated food processing unit operations

Provide detailed packaging design and engineering support throughout the lifecycle of capital initiatives including process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), equipment specifications and system layouts

Champion seamless design integration with broader project goals including cost, schedule, safety and quality

Evaluate vendor proposals for alignment with performance and compliance standards and direct third-party engineering firms, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), and other external partners to ensure design excellence and on-time project delivery

Collaborate closely with standards, quality assurance, operations, maintenance and capital engineering teams to ensure that process systems support innovation, food safety and continuous improvement initiatives

Confirm that all designs and process changes adhere to company standards, industry best practices, food safety regulations and environmental compliance requirements

Qualification

Packaging systems designProject executionFood processing technologiesProcess flow diagrams (PFD)PipingInstrumentation diagrams (P&ID)Equipment specificationsInnovationContinuous improvementCollaborationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline with 5+ years of experience in packaging systems design and project execution in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

OR Associate's degree in applicable technical discipline with 7+ years of experience in packaging systems design and project execution in a manufacturing, industrial, military or related environment

Must be willing to travel approximately 30% or more to meet business needs