Release Engineer jobs in Davenport, IA

We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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POSITION SUMMARY

Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport is at the forefront of renewable energy technology and has remained home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities since 1927. Originally producing cereal, the factory became a pet food-only manufacturer in the late '90s and as the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S., it carefully produces, packages, and ships several varieties of our Dog Chow , Puppy Chow , Alpo , Beneful , Purina ONE , Cat Chow , Friskies , and Kit N Kaboodle brands.

As the Staff Engineer (Project Engineer), you will manage 10-20 projects each year to: generate cost estimates, manage the project costs to within budget, control the project schedule and cash flow, adhere to sanitary and construction standards, and maintain job safety. The Staff Engineer must provide prompt response to engineering requests and maintain close working relationships with Production, Maintenance, Accounting, Human Resources, Quality Assurance and Safety Departments.

• Facilitate project scope development.
• Development of design/solutions in accordance with engineering, safety, production, sanitary, and accounting procedures and specifications.
• Compliance to OSHA, FDA-GMP's, local and national life and fire safety codes.
• Preparation of estimates and schedules.
• Issuance of all documents and drawings for construction on assigned projects/studies.
• Evaluate bids, award contracts, and issue purchase orders.
• Provide engineering consulting service to Business Teams.
• Supervision of contractors.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 2 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military or related environment
  

The approximate pay range for this position is $73,000 to $98,000. 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 background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestl 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 | Nestl Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID
282725

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