Mechanical Designer

We are looking for a Mechanical Designer, who will report to our Mechanical Packaging Design Manager and join our Global Innovation Development & Design Team based in Alba (CN). This unit ensures technical progress and innovation, through mechanical design, prototyping and development of machineries for plant production and special process, supporting Industrial and R&D projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing special equipment and machinery, from the analysis of industrial needs to the installation phases in the Group's plants. Our design activities entail detailed technical project preparation, which will involve you in coordinating external studies and constantly checking the coherence of the project.

You will find innovative solutions to meet the specifications of new projects and promote the continuous improvement of existing plants, laboratories and experimental Units. You will also cover aspects beyond the purely technical, such as budget, schedule, quality, hygiene, safety, ergonomics, environment and more.

You will attend internal meetings and collaborate with various stakeholders, in our plants and laboratories around the world and in various internal departments, as well as with our external suppliers

You will bring your Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, together with some experience gained in the design of machinery for Food, FMCG or Automation sector.
Strong technical knowledge in mechanical design and engineering principles will be you key to succeed in this role, combined with proficiency in the use of CAD software (2D, 3D, Autodesk Inventor).

If you have already achieved some practice in project management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, safety, hygienic design and environmental compliance will be a plus for us.

Your ability as good communicator both in Italian and English, your collaboration skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders and your problem-solving abilities to tackle complex technical challenges will make you the perfect fit to this role. 
To complete the profile, you will bring your availability for international mobility, and your willingness to be at the forefront to see the results of your passionate work.

Does it sound like the right opportunity for you?  
Do not hesitate to apply! 

The role is classified at Level Quadro 1S under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is €50.083. The compensation package also includes an annual variable component with a target of up to 10% of base salary. The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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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 about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

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.
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