Engineering PTC Management Development Associate; Research & Development

Overview

Engineering PTC Management Development Associate (Research & Development) – Nestlé Purina

For more than 80 years, Nestlé Purina has led the charge in revolutionizing pet care through innovation in manufacturing and product development. This full-time leadership development role fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side and involves coaching from the start to shape your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. You will lead research projects behind everyday innovation and renovation of our pet food products and collaborate with our Corporate R&D team in St.

Louis, Missouri to gain a deep understanding of the science behind factory equipment and products.

• Master plant process flows, utility flows, capacities, procedures, and practices.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance 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 aligned with Nestlé Purina’s business strategy.
• Participate in quarterly TCU Engineering calls and the TCU Global Engineering Conference in St. Louis (when scheduled).

• 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.

• Prior co-op, practicum experience, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• The approximate pay for this position is $85,000. Pay range is a good faith estimate and may vary by knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
• Relocation assistance package available; relocation to factory sites nationwide.
• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Business Development and Sales
• Industries:
  Technology, Information and Internet

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. If you require special accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact  or call 711 and provide this number to the operator: