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Manufacturing Principal - Research & Development

Nestlé
Solon, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
Our Nestlé Research and Development Center develops for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts in the areas of Milk, plant-based and Nutrition products. This includes various process and filling technologies for liquid, powder or sterile products. In addition, it also provides technical assistance and engineering support for major Capital Investment Projects (CAPEX) for our factories. Our R&D Center has locations in Switzerland and Ohio.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Manufacturing Principal based in our Cleveland, Ohio area Nestle location, you will be responsible for process and technology development within Dairy Culinary Solutions. In this role, you will drive innovation and optimize manufacturing processes across our factories. Your solid understanding and hands-on experience with both can and aseptic filling technologies will ensure effective integration of process improvements and technology deployments, supporting the delivery of high-quality dairy and culinary products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, deploy, and optimize new process technologies in Dairy Culinary Solutions
  • Contribute to R&D product and process development projects
  • Provide technical support for process, recipe, and filling line improvements
  • Propose and deliver technical and scientific support for projects
  • Manage knowledge building and project activities, including team training
  • Present results and methods to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering and production

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s (required), Master’s degree preferred in food technology, food engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum 8 plus years’ experience overall with at least 2-3 in liquid dairy or culinary processing
  • Hands-on expertise in can and aseptic filling
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams
  • Good interpersonal skills with a strong sense of business and technical interrelationships
  • High level of autonomy to drive initiatives
  • Proficiency in English; additional languages beneficial

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 accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 379866

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