About the

Role:

We have a current opening for a Project Engineer and are actively reviewing applications.

The scope of the Project Engineer is to develop and deliver a wide range of plant and corporate based capital projects within budget and timeline. The Project Engineer is responsible for the entire life of a project (from concept, to design, through execution, commissioning, and start-up).The Project Engineer is the main point of reference for technical know-how for new investment projects within the local area of the North American Region, providing the necessary technical support to the Plant Team (Augusta Leadership Team) and communicating to Ferrero's Central Engineering the improvement opportunities and issues -innovation and new technology. Undertake the role of project manager for all capital investments.

The job requires to be familiar with an Industrial manufacturing setting, basics of project management and proficient with Excel/AutoCAD/MS project.

Core working hours 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Main Responsibilities:

DesignContribute to the design and innovation know-how of the plantsEvaluate technical requests from the plants and propose solutionsVerify the correct application of engineering principles and of the technical specifications of new and existing equipmentProject management An active participant of the project team for the design and execution of new investment projectsCapable to undertake the role of project manager for this teamFlexible work schedule based on assignment or timing of tasks (days, nights, weekends and holidays)Asset management (destruction and idling of old and capitalization of new assets)Project budget and timelineEngineering status reports including,Status reviews for Bakery ManagementProject Cash flow forecastsDetailed project spending status and spending forecast reports for engineering projects.

Project scope of work, bid documents, bid walks, vendor selection and procurement alignmentCollaboration and sharingProvide feedback to Ferrero Engineering Central concerning operational aspects of new machinery and equipmentEscalate to Ferrero Engineering Central in case of complex issuesPromote the sharing of the technical knowledge/experiences among plantsPlant technical CertificationsParticipate in the activities to obtain plant technical Certifications - for example, UNI, ISO Certificaions, support food safety certifications (AIB, NSF) as well as supporting EHS certifications and processesScouting/evaluation of new suppliersSupport, for technical aspects, Technical Sourcing department in the scouting and evaluation of new suppliersParticipate in technical activities regarding the preparation of tenders and evaluation of offers

About You:

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, automation); Masters in Engineering is considered an assetKnowledge of product technology, production methods, manufacturing and food sectorKnowledge of design of machines and tools;Knowledge and familiarity with project management principlesKnowledge and use of Excel, Autocad (3D), MS project, PowerPoint, SAP, BIM (Building Information Modelling);

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

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Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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