R&D Specialist for Coffee Machine Development

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Orbe, Waadt, Schweiz Nestlé Operational Services Worldwide SA Vollzeit

The Nestlé Group is the world's largest food and beverage company with 92.6 billion Swiss Francs in sales in 2019. It is present in 187 countries around the world, has 403 factories and its 291'000 employees are committed to Nestlé's purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Nestlé offers a wide portfolio of products and services for people and their pets throughout their lives. Its more than 2000 brands range from global icons like Nescafé or Nespresso to local favourites. Company performance is driven by its Nutrition, Health and Wellness strategy. Nestlé is based in the Swiss town of Vevey where it was founded more than 150 years ago. Learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on

R&D Specialist for Coffee Machine Development

Position Snapshot

Location: Orbe, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé System Technology Centre
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract

Position Summary

The Nestlé System Technology Centre (NSTC) in Orbe is Nestlé's leading R&D center for the design, development and deployment of Nestlé delivery systems, offering expertise in machines, packaging and products for in-home and out-of-home.

Our vision is to be the world's leading center for breakthrough System innovation that actively cultivates its unique mix of people and expertise. We create innovative and sustainable food & beverages systems, in partnership with businesses, to amaze our consumers. Our NSTC core values - Excellence, Determination, One-team spirit, and Trust - drive us every day in everything we do.

As an R&D Specialist for Coffee Machine development, you will drive the development of new coffee machines and lead the entirety of the projects from concept to production. You will ensure that they meet high standards of quality, are delivered on time and within budget in alignment with the department strategy. You will collaborate cross functionally with the relevant internal stakeholders and suppliers throughout the project, from marketing brief, first feasibility assessment, concept design and choice of the technologies to be used. In this position, you will have the opportunity to make your mark and contribute to Nestlé's future portfolio of innovative coffee machines.

Don't miss the opportunity to join us and be part of an agile, dynamic, and caring workplace where you can make a difference.

A Day in the Life of a R&D Specialist for Coffee Machine development

  • Lead, manage and provide technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle, including design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
  • Drive the development of new coffee machine models, including defining product requirements, conducting feasibility studies, and creating detailed project plans.
  • Manage relationships with external development partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers.
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays, cost overruns, and quality issues.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing team to elaborate product requirements ensuring the coffee machines meet market demands and align with the company's brand strategy.
  • Collaborate with quality specialists to establish validation plan and to define quality control processes.

What will make you successful

  • Degree in Mechanics, automation or Microtechnology or equivalent.
  • 7-10 years' relevant technical project management experience ideally in coffee machines or small domestic appliance.
  • Strong background in mechanical engineering principles, including design, materials and manufacturing processes.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Influencing and negotiating skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Fluent in English and French, German is a plus.

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win. We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people's lives that we touch every single day.

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