Sr Engineer, Acquired Sugar Portfolio

Ferrero SpA; Ferrara; In loco; EUR 69.000 - 97.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global confectionery company in Ferrara is looking for a Senior Engineer to lead the development of manufacturing processes for sugar products. You will engage in both innovative project work and process optimization efforts, directly impacting product quality and market scale. The role requires substantial in-person collaboration, a relevant engineering degree, and extensive industry experience. Join a dynamic team to make a substantial impact on global confectionery products, ensuring they meet consumer expectations of taste and quality.

Servizi

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual performance bonus

Competenze

• Demonstrated ability to flex workstyle in different cultures and environments.
• Experience preparing process design documentation for CAPEX.
• Comfortable operating laboratory and plant equipment.
• Strong mathematical skills necessary for design and analysis.

Mansioni

• Lead process design for product development projects in sugar confectionery.
• Develop process solutions for new recipes across global markets.
• Collaborate with R&D and Manufacturing for project execution.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Flexibility in workstyle across cultures

Scientific knowledge in confectionery technology

Ability to lead product/process design

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Formazione

BS, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

5-10 years’ experience in food industry or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

SAP

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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Senior Engineer, Acquired Sugar Portfolio is a pivotal technical role that drives the future of Ferrara’s global sugar brands. You’ll lead end-to-end process development work—translating breakthrough product ideas into scalable, efficient, and reliable manufacturing processes that bring new innovations to life across multiple international markets.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on in the pilot plant and on the factory floor, shaping how products move from concept to commercial reality. You’ll take ownership of a diverse and meaningful project portfolio—spanning renovation and innovation initiatives, quality improvements, new technology exploration, network moves, and margin-enhancing process optimizations. Your work will directly influence how Ferrara scales breakthrough ideas, improves manufacturing performance, and ensures our products deliver the taste, texture, and quality consumers love

You will report to the Director, R&D – Acquired Sugar Portfolio, and join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity directly influences global expansion and the long-term success of Ferrara’s sugar portfolio.

This position is based at our headquarters at the Old Post Office and will require a minimum of 4 days in the office per week.

Ways you will make a difference

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Leads process design and solution for various product development projects, within sugar confectionery, and ingredient applications across a diverse portfolio of sugar processing technologies.
• Develops process solutions for new recipes to implement into existing manufacturing processes within global markets and has a demonstrated ability to work across different cultures and ways of working.
• Supports the development of product design of experiments on all types of product platforms.
• Collaborates within R&D experts, and across functions of Engineering and Manufacturing staff in project execution, technology transfer, and problem solving.
• Observes, records, and evaluates experimental process data.
• Prepares project reports with demonstrated skills in design of experiment, analysis and conclusions.
• Creates process design solutions in preparation for any capital designs and requests.
• Brings new ideas on process solutions across the product range for different regions.
• Travels, both domestically and internationally (up to 25-40% of job)
• Role requires on-site presence up to 5 days a week most weeks.
• Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrated ability to flex workstyle in different cultures, ways of working, and learning environments
• Ability to apply scientific knowledge to confectionery technology (including mogul depositing technology).
• Experience preparing process design documentation and solution for use in CAPEX requests
• Ability to lead both product and process design trials and solutions
• Comfortable operating laboratory, pilot plant, and plant equipment
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Drive for Results (Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully)
• Deals with Ambiguity (Can effectively and comfortably cope with change and shifting of gears)
• Attention to Detail
• Works well with others and individually
• Time management (Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently)

Experiences that will support your success

• BS, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field, required.
• 5-10 years’ experience in food industry or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (bilingual if possible: Spanish preferred)
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office (Word), Spreadsheets, and SAP

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $81,225 - $113,500 annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.