Senior Project Engineer

Nestle

. Lead the identification, development, and execution of factory capital projects .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeMedford • Wisconsin • United StatesSenior💰 $105,933 - $144,510 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing capital projects within manufacturing environments, including project lifecycle leadership, budget management, and compliance with quality and safety standards. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies to ensure successful project execution and resource scheduling.

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Project ManagementCapital Project ManagementSAPMicrosoft ProjectEngineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Project Lifecycle ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisProblem-Solving TechniquesConstruction ManagementGMP ComplianceFDA ComplianceOSHA ComplianceResource SchedulingContract Management

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingConceptual ThinkingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentCapital ProjectsConstruction BiddingProject Milestone SchedulesNestlé Continuous ExcellenceTotal Performance ManagementEnvironmental SafetyProduct SafetyPeople SafetyEthical Conduct

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the identification, development, and execution of factory capital projects
Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
Develop project charters, management plans, estimates, milestone schedules, and pre-project approval documents
Monitor design progress and project deliverables
Coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution
Select contractors and contracting methods
Direct installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects
Manage project scope, change approvals, budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and status reports
Maintain integrated project milestone schedules
Manage project data collection and feedback processes
Monitor compliance with quality, GMP, FDA, and OSHA requirements
Provide construction management and plant startup assistance
Evaluate, select, and issue construction-firm contracts through bidding and prequalification
Manage assigned projects end to end with minimal supervision
Monitor less senior engineers' work output
Provide technical support to factory operations
Support Nestlé Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management initiatives
Promote product safety, people safety, environmental safety, ethical conduct, communication, and protection of Nestlé proprietary know-how

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree (BA/BS) in an Engineering Field (Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering) or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of related work experience
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to analyze data
Ability to use problem-solving techniques to resolve issues and implement change
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to complete major projects in a manufacturing environment
Ability to schedule resources effectively
5+ years managing capital projects with increasing responsibility and complexity in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment
5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or related environment
Experience managing projects of $3 million or more
Experience using SAP and/or Microsoft Project
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives / bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Relocation assistance
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
Accommodation support during recruitment