IPU Production Engineering Specialist

ABB; Ferentino; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Canteen or meal vouchers

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Engineering Manager in Italy to optimize assembly methods, processes, and equipment, reducing labor hours while aligning with quality, safety, and cost targets. You will define phase sequences for new processes and contribute to budgeting for equipment investments.

The role emphasizes implementing improvement initiatives, supporting start-up phases, and evaluating new technologies to boost productivity and reduce costs. Strong English/Italian communication is required.

Qualifications

• You have a degree in Industrial / Mechanical / Production Engineering or Technical diploma with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• You have strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production process optimization.
• You are skilled in using ERP systems and production planning tools, with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• You are a collaborative team player, adaptable to change, and comfortable working in cross‑functional environments.
• You are at ease communicating in both English and Italian, effectively engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• You will optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours.
• You will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials in support of targets.
• You will define the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve cost and investment budgets.
• You will identify improvement opportunities, lead projects, and ensure timeframe, quality, and cost requirements.
• You will approve process designs and perform final tests for projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Production optimization

ERP systems

Production planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Industrial/Mechanical/Production Engineering or technical diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

Production Engineering Manager

Work model for the role is: .

Your Role And Responsibilities

You will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.

• Identifying and recommending improvement opportunities and implements improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements.
• Approving the design for processes developed internally or externally and performing final tests with respect to the project.
• Providing support to Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources.
• Evaluating new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.

Qualifications For The Role

• You have a degree in Industrial / Mechanical / Production Engineering or Technical diploma with at least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• You have strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and production process optimization.
• You are skilled in using ERP systems and production planning tools, with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• You are a collaborative team player, adaptable to change, and comfortable working in cross‑functional environments.
• You are at ease communicating in both English and Italian, effectively engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation Package

As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position: Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico Minimum annual salary: € 36.000,00 Variable Pay: Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.

Benefits As Per Policy

• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work‑life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
• Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
• Canteen or meal vouchers provided

More About Us

ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low-voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays. Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy‑efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability™ Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy‑to‑use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO2 emissions.

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