Manufacturing Principal - Research & Development
Listed on 2025-12-07
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Design & Architecture
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Principal - Research & Development
Join us as the Manufacturing Principal - Research & Development role is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Position SummaryAs a Manufacturing Principal, you will be responsible for process and technology development within Dairy Culinary Solutions. You will drive innovation, optimize manufacturing processes, and deliver high-quality dairy and culinary products while ensuring the integration of process improvements and technology deployments.
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
- Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree preferred in food technology, food engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 8 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
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, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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