Fater is an Italian company and a 50/50 joint venture between Procter & Gamble and Angelini Industries. It manufactures and distributes fabric and household cleaning products under the Ace and Neoblanc brands in 38 countries, primarily across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. In Italy, since the 1960s, it has expanded into the market of personal absorbent products, and currently manufactures and sells products under the Pampers, Lines, Lines Specialist, and Tampax brands.
Fater is a dynamic company that invests around 4% of its annual revenue in innovation. Its headquarters are located in Pescara, with production facilities in Pescara and Campochiaro (CB), Italy, and internationally in Porto, Portugal, and Gebze, Turkey.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project execution: from feasibility studies and conceptual design through detailed engineering, installation, commissioning, and qualification.
- Define project scope, capital budgets, cost controls, critical path schedules, and risk assessments.
- Oversee detailed design of production lines and plants, including automation, predictive maintenance, and digital systems for touchless process and quality control.
- Supervise internal and external teams for design, construction, and implementation phases.
- Design and deploy control systems and plant management logic, incorporating cutting-edge AI tools where applicable.
- Ensure thorough equipment and system testing, including Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, pre-start-up inspections, and full qualification.
- Coordinate with procurement, planning, logistics, and production teams to ensure timely and cost-effective execution.
- Provide support during and after start-up, facilitating knowledge transfer to operational teams and ensuring ongoing performance of new systems.
What You Bring
- A degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Automation, or Industrial Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering and project management, ideally in the design and implementation of industrial machinery or production systems.
- Strong expertise in digital systems, automation, and industrial plant design.
- Solid knowledge of project management practices, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and commissioning.
- Hands-on experience or a keen interest in AI tools applied to engineering challenges.
- A creative mindset, proactive approach to problem-solving, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional efforts.
Why Join Fater
- Work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment where your ideas become reality.
- Join a company that prioritizes technological and sustainable innovation.
- Grow with tailored training programs and opportunities for professional development.
- Leverage advanced digital tools and platforms to drive engineering excellence.
- Be part of a culture that values people, promotes well-being, and supports continuous learning.