Project Engineer

Ferrero; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero in Augusta, GA is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects from concept through startup. You will manage scope, budget and timeline while serving as the technical reference for new investments in the North American region.

The role requires familiarity with Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, SAP and BIM, and a degree in engineering. The position features a standard 8:00am–5:00pm workday and a collaborative plant environment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or automation engineering required.
• Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of product technology and manufacturing processes is expected.
• Familiarity with project management principles and Excel/AutoCAD/MS Project is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver capital projects within budget and schedule.
• Lead projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Serve as main technical reference for new investments in the North American region.
• Manage project scope, budget, timeline, and procurement alignment.
• Provide engineering status reports and collaborate with Ferrero Central Engineering.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Masters in Engineering

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

MS Project

PowerPoint

SAP

BIM

Job description

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

Design

• Contribute to the design and innovation know-how of the plants
• Evaluate technical requests from the plants and propose solutions
• Verify the correct application of engineering principles and of the technical specifications of new and existing equipment

Project management

• An active participant of the project team for the design and execution of new investment projects
• Capable to undertake the role of project manager for this team
• Flexible 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 timeline
• Engineering status reports including,
• Status reviews for Bakery Management
• Project Cash flow forecasts
• Detailed project spending status and spending forecast reports for engineering projects.
• Project scope of work, bid documents, bid walks, vendor selection and procurement alignment

Collaboration and sharing

• Provide feedback to Ferrero Engineering Central concerning operational aspects of new machinery and equipment
• Escalate to Ferrero Engineering Central in case of complex issues
• Promote the sharing of the technical knowledge/experiences among plants

Plant technical Certifications

• Participate 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 processes

Scouting/evaluation of new suppliers

• Support, for technical aspects, Technical Sourcing department in the scouting and evaluation of new suppliers
• Participate 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 asset

Knowledge of product technology, production methods, manufacturing and food sector

Knowledge of design of machines and tools;

Knowledge and familiarity with project management principles

Knowledge 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 at ferrero.com.

DE&I at 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.