Project Engineer

Ferrero•Augusta, GA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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);

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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