Resident Engineer

Job Location: Bloomington

Company Description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

About the Role:

As the Resident Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the technical innovation and strategic investment plans for our plant. You’ll ensure the seamless design, procurement, and implementation of new equipment, projects, and processes that align with Ferrero's Masterplan. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll be responsible for managing capital expenditures (CAPEX), collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting maintenance strategies, all while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and local regulations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and management of CAPEX budgets, ensuring alignment with the Masterplan.
• Lead end-to-end project management, ensuring scope, specifications, and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with plant teams and corporate departments to propose technical solutions.
• Ensure proper application of engineering principles and technical specifications for new and existing equipment.
• Support the development of maintenance objectives and design for maintenance strategies.
• Oversee project engineering and investment projects, ensuring delivery within budget and timelines.
• Regularly update stakeholders on project progress using relevant KPIs.
• Support the technical procurement team in developing a vendor portfolio and risk management strategy.
• Mentor and develop a team of 3 direct reports, ensuring high performance and growth.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing across plants and escalate complex issues to Engineering Central when necessary.
  
  

Who we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation). A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience: 15 years in the engineering or food manufacturing sector with expertise in product technology, production methods, and machinery design.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, AutoCAD (3D), MS Project, PowerPoint, SAP, and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Familiarity with international regulations for machinery and processes.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, with a passion for coaching and developing talent.
• Personal Attributes: Proactive, motivated, and curious, with a strong ability to innovate and implement new projects. Effective communicator, both written and verbal, and highly collaborative.
  
  

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Diversity Statement

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 of 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.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.