Nestlé · 11 hours ago
Senior Process Engineer
Fremont, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNestlé, a leader in nutrition, health, and wellness, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for their Gerber Products Company. The role involves providing technical support for operations, planning and managing continuous improvement systems, and ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA regulations.
CoffeeCosmeticsDairyFood and BeverageWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, design, install, commission and start-up as well as maintain and improve the kitchen, aseptic process, and CIP equipment
Responsible for the process of engineering and improvements in the areas of Material Handling, Ingredients preparation, Receiving, CIP, Liquid & kitchen Process, and aseptic thermal process
Ensures compliance of process parameters and operational conditions with USDA and FDA regulations
Responsible for improvement initiatives that define equipment data, equipment capabilities, utilization, efficiencies and obsolescence
As subject matter expert, provide technical leadership in the areas of CIP, liquid & kitchen process, and aseptic operations
Authors and reviews documents including Preventive Maintenance plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Records, Material specifications, and other forms. Author and review validation and change control documents such as master plans, validation protocols, summary reports and change requests
Develop project justification and engineering proposals for capital credit submission
Proficient on problem solving methodologies (DMAIC, GSTD, BDA, or equivalent)
Proficient on data analysis and loss deployment
Proficient skills in troubleshooting mechanical, process, and automation related issues
Utilizes the process to analyze available data, plan, design, and implement the best value options that result in low cost/high efficiency and renovation/innovation improvements (including the development and organization of necessary systems)
Coordinates with the Business Unit, Engineering, Maintenance, and others as necessary to provide information regarding necessary improvements to equipment / processes in order to reach targets
Participates in budget preparation and capital expenditure recommendations
Tracks and reports progress on departmental DMAICs, GSTD and BDA
Utilizes the Management of Change process as needed
Acts as Subject Matter Expert to provide assistance as necessary to the Supervisors and Training Coordinators for the Coordinators to provide appropriate training to employees entering the department or as needed for process changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Food Engineering or equivalent with experience in the food, beverage, or dairy industries
3+ years of engineering experience in Thermal Process, CIP or equivalent in a FDA, USDA or PMO regulated food, beverage, or dairy facility
2+ years of Project Management experience
Proficient on problem solving methodologies (DMAIC, GSTD, BDA, or equivalent)
Proficient on data analysis and loss deployment
Proficient skills in troubleshooting mechanical, process, and automation related issues
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; ability to analyze data
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to complete major projects. Ability to develop and execute validation documents
Ability to schedule resources effectively so continuous improvement is not sacrificed for day-to-day results
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Preferred
Experience with UHT / Aseptic operation in a food, beverage or dairy plant
Experience with process control of liquid or aseptic processes
Knowledge of CIP systems, Hygienic engineering, food industry GMPs
LOTO and line break safety procedures identification and development
Company
Nestlé
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2003-03-14IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Hamilton
Executive Vice President & CEO of Zone Americas at Nestlé
Martial Rolland
CEO Nestle Russia and Eurasia
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