What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering PTC Management Development Associate (Research & Development) position at Nestlé Purina?
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:
For more than 80 years, we’ve led the charge in revolutionizing pet food production and its ability to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. By 1956, through innovative engineering, we literally reshaped pet care, introducing Dog Chow® as the first extruded dry food. We’re still at it today, with Tidy Cats®, the lightweight cat litter champion of the world and Pro Plan Bright Mind®, a breakthrough formula with enhanced botanical oils shown to promote alertness and mental sharpness in aging dogs. Such leadership requires constant innovation. That's where you'll play an integral role.
As an Engineering PTC Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. You'll play a key role in leading research projects behind the everyday innovation and renovation of our pet food products. Together, we'll explore information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, accounting, human resources, production, engineering, and operations performance to understand the collaborative nature of R&D engineering. You’ll also work closely with our Corporate R&D team in St. Louis, Missouri to focus on research projects and develop a keen understanding of the science behind our factory equipment and products.
Why choose a leadership developmental role with us? It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are the future leader! Plus, a change in location offers a fresh perspective. Relocate to our factory sites nationwide with a relocation assistance package, learn end-to-end processes, build your network, and launch your career.
- Master plant process flows, utility flows, capacities, procedures, and practices.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve process sustainability, capacity, and efficiency.
- Plan, organize, and perform trials and experiments (pilot and factory scale) to complete process and product development projects.
- Lead capital projects in factories and Pilot Plants in accordance with engineering standards, some travel will be necessary.
- Handle development and implementation of product line extensions using new and existing equipment in the factory.
- Research and propose R&D projects utilizing technical innovations/renovations applicable to Nestlé Purina’s business strategy.
- Participate in quarterly TCU Engineering calls, as well as the TCU Global Engineering Conference in St. Louis (when scheduled).
Requirements:
- Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related) attained or expected by June 2026.
Other:
- Prior co-op, practicum experience, or manufacturing experience preferred.
Requisition: 365681
The approximate pay for this position is $85,000. 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.
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Salary : $85,000
