Manufacturing Principal - Research & Development

Position Overview

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, including process and filling technologies for liquid, powder, or sterile products. Based in our Cleveland, Ohio location, as a Manufacturing Principal 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 while providing technical assistance and engineering support for major Capital Investment Projects (CAPEX).

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in food technology, food engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 8+ years’ overall experience with at least 2–3 years in liquid dairy or culinary processing
• Hands-on expertise in can and aseptic filling technologies
• 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