R&D Specialist Packaging

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé System Technology Centre
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract
R&D Engineer with expertise in packaging and converting processes
Relevant R&D experience in Project Management
Innovative & creative with good communication skills

Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

The Nestlé System Technology Centre in Orbe is Nestlé's leading competence centre for the design, development and deployment of Nestlé delivery systems, offering expertise in machines, packaging and products for in-home and out-of-home. The NSTC mission is to offer an environment that nurtures innovation for each existing business and new system opportunities for Nestlé. From vision to action, we exploit the synergies between the businesses to create differentiating gaps versus competition and cement Nestlé innovation leadership.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don't miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

As a "R&D Specialist Packaging", you will join the Capsule & Packaging Team to support innovation, development, and industrialization of functional packaging solutions for Nespresso Project x OL & VL from concept to launch in full alignment with business needs and in line with Nestlé sustainability requirements. In this position, you will manage projects in the field of functional packaging / materials / Filling and Sealing lines as well as system performance, and you will act as a proactive actor for your own safety and for others.

A Day in the Life of a R&D Specialist Packaging

• Propose new ideas/concepts/activities/methods in terms of design, materials and characterization
• Lead packaging projects with selected packaging suppliers & conduct trials at Nestlé factory with focus on product quality, on time delivery, line performance and cost efficiency while meeting safety, compliance and regulatory aspects
• Ensure that packaging solutions properly interact with the machine and deliver targeted system performance
• Build knowledge for Nestlé by conducting trials, externalizing studies and generating written reports
• Ensure that your ideas are properly protected by patents and that Nestlé has always a competitive edge
• Support development of competencies of Lab technician and peers and disseminate best practices within the team using available training materials or developing new tools
• Activate relevant internal and external networks to ensure that best knowledge is put in the projects

What will make you successful

• R&D Packaging Engineer with expertise in packaging and converting processes (rigid packaging paper / plastics)
• Experience in packaging development and industrialization at factories
• Successful Project Management experience ideally in an R&D environment (without PM Certificate accepted)
• Experience in DMAIC / Green Belt is a definitive plus
• Very good innovation mindset and ability to work with creative people
• Solution provider and problem solving
• Impactful communication skills
• Good teamwork skills
• Fluent in English