Senior Manager, Factory Engineering

Nestle

. Manage factory engineering activities and provide professional engineering and strategic technical leadership .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSudbury • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $168,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in factory engineering management, focusing on safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Proficient in developing technical competencies and driving equipment reliability while managing engineering costs and strategic planning.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Factory Engineering ManagementFood Safety KnowledgeLeadership ExperienceProficiency in AutoCADProject Engineering/Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringProcess EngineeringFinancial AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous Improvement MethodologiesHygienic EngineeringUtilities Systems ManagementMaintenance SystemsTechnical Execution Planning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsEffective CommunicationNetworking SkillsAbility to Perform Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADVisioCDMAMMESATCIATNEMT

Industry Keywords

Food ProcessingRegulatory RequirementsSafety StandardsEnvironmental ProtectionCapital ProcessTPMOperational StrategiesSustainability ObjectivesFactory AutomationTechnical Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage factory engineering activities and provide professional engineering and strategic technical leadership
Ensure people health and safety, product safety, and environmental protection
Define and monitor Factory Engineering team plans and objectives according to Nestlé engineering policies and standards
Set the factory’s technical strategic vision and cascade objectives to engineering leaders within cost targets
Develop technical competencies through action plans, talent reviews, career planning, and succession planning
Drive equipment reliability through maintenance foundations and TPM
Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to build world-class operations
Improve maintenance cost structure, technical skills, and third-party spending
Implement Nestlé’s capital process and execute the capital market business strategy
Drive factory master planning for long-term safety, quality, warehouse, and operational strategies
Ensure utilities systems comply with governing bodies at the Modesto site
Develop internal capabilities for utilities systems management
Execute plant sustainability objectives and world-class water management
Drive reliability of factory electrical components and develop the factory automation plan
Ensure compliance with Nestlé standards, including calibration
Coordinate innovation and renovation involving new processes and technologies
Implement strategic technical OMP and factory master plans
Manage engineering costs and technical execution plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS), preferably in Engineering, including Mechanical, Chemical, or Process; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
At least 10 years of related work experience strongly preferred
At least 3+ years of leadership/management experience
Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety, and hygienic engineering (OSH&R) preferred
Understanding of financial analysis and business drivers including Nestlé Standard Costing, AMM, CAPEX budgeting and preparation (CIAT), and Industrial Services/Energy Management (NEMT)
Familiarity with TPM and continuous improvement methodologies
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Visio, CDM, AMM, ESAT, CIAT, NEMT, and similar technical tools/systems
In-depth knowledge of food processing plant operations, technologies, utilities, maintenance systems, and hygienic engineering requirements (OSH&R)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and technical creativity
Effective communication and networking skills; ability to perform under pressure and in ambiguous environments
Experience in Project Engineering/Management, including plant design and construction
Must not require visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Professional growth and dynamic career paths
Development opportunities and opportunities to learn from colleagues globally
Relocation assistance where applicable
Inclusive workplace and recruitment accommodations