Designer

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

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Position Summary

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo, Nestlé Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Friskies, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets. We also proudly do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Situated just 25 miles from the factory, the city of Lincoln offers convenience to many of our associates who prefer the amenities of larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives.

As a Designer, you will be responsible for utilizing software and other design tools to support the factory engineering program. You will prepare conceptual 2D / 3D drawings, designs and details for further project development. Maintaining an up-to-date archive of factory and equipment design is also a key function.

THIS POSITION IS EXCLUSIVELY BASED AT OUR CRETE FACILITY

Collaborate with Staff Engineers and Electrical / Controls Team to design schematics, process flow diagrams and equipment layouts.

Interpret technical documents with Engineering assistance, and relay relevant information through drawings and detailed instructions to contractors.

Investigate plant floor details to develop preliminary and conceptual drawings.

Maintain and organize drawings and other key documentation for all buildings and equipment in AS-BUILT condition, utilizing AutoDesk Vault. Drawings may be locally produced, provided by corporate engineering, design firms or equipment vendors.

Generate and pursue innovative solutions to engineering problems.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Drafting, Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience in process-related drafting and design

OR

High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in a process-related drafting and design

Other

Experience in the food industry and packaging technologies is preferred

Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "other"? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

The approximate pay range for this position is $71,000.00 to $101,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and / or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID : 371202

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Job Requisition : 371202