Global Logistics Project Engineer - Intralogistics

Ferrero; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrero is hiring a Project Engineer Specialist – Logistics to lead design, implementation, and optimization of logistics solutions across Ferrero's global manufacturing network. You will manage warehouses, automated material handling systems, and intralogistics, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, standardized solutions.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in project management, warehouse automation, and SAP (EWM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automation, Industrial or related).
• Around 5 years of experience in engineering project management, preferably within logistics, manufacturing or automation.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation and intralogistics systems.
• Good understanding of SAP (preferably EWM) and industrial automation environments.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial networks, databases and automation systems is considered an advantage.
• Experience with engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks is a plus.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics engineering projects, from concept and design through execution and commissioning.
• Develop and optimize warehouse and intralogistics solutions, including automated material handling, storage systems and picking technologies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, Automation, Utilities and Purchasing.
• Manage technical interfaces with external suppliers, system integrators and logistics partners.
• Support CAPEX planning, budgeting and investment evaluations for logistics projects.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to standardize engineering solutions and share best practices across Ferrero plants.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, digital tools and innovative approaches, including Digital Twin and BIM methodologies.
• Ensure projects are delivered according to quality, timing, cost and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP (EWM)

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Ferrero is hiring a Project Engineer Specialist – Logistics to lead design, implementation, and optimization of logistics solutions across Ferrero's global manufacturing network. You will manage warehouses, automated material handling systems, and intralogistics, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, standardized solutions.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in project management, warehouse automation, and SAP (EWM).