Nestlé Purina PetCare

At Nestlé Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet
We are looking for passionate technical talents who will support the installation, start-up and operation of modern and highly automated production systems during the launch of a new manufacturing site.
You will contribute to a project within a global organization committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
Position Snapshot Nestlé Purina Italy, Greenfield Project Mantova
Permanent and full-time role
Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
Manufacturing projects management ("making it happen"): about 3 years of experience as leader / senior engineer in capital investment project development and implementation in the food industry.
Previous experience in leading and developing cross-functional teams, including direct and/or indirect reports, in a project or manufacturing environment.
Factory operations exposure with emphasis on end-of-line integration, material handling and intralogistics.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory; knowledge of Italian is an advantage.
Compensation Package: CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato 1° Livello, Annual Base Salary: €57.500,00 + 7% Annual bonus.
Relocation Support: Joining us from over 80 km away from Mantova? Our Welcome Relocation Package will make your move smoother, so you can focus on your new adventure from day one.
Position Summary Responsible for the design, implementation and start-up activities of capital investment projects within the assigned AGV scope or technical specialisation, ensuring that the scope, design specifications, Nestlé standards and local regulations are implemented and adhered to.
The role covers preparation of technical designs, User Requirement Specifications, project schedules, cost estimates, installation, testing and commissioning activities for AGV solutions, material-flow interfaces and related control / automation requirements, while monitoring progress, resolving operational issues, minimising delays and escalating risks when needed.
Within the AGV area, the role supports the integration of intralogistics requirements, end-of-line interfaces, AGV material flows, control / software interfaces, traffic logic and operational safety concepts from design through commissioning and ramp-up.
A Day in the Life of a Project Engineer – Automation Systems: Before project design phase: Support the Project Leader - AGV and the Manufacturing PEM in developing the investment project charter and ensuring it is strictly followed throughout the project.
Prepare technical design inputs, project controls, timing assumptions and cost estimates for the assigned AGV scope.
Define system boundaries, intralogistics constraints and detailed User Requirement Specifications for AGV solutions, ensuring Nestlé mechanical, safety, interface and performance requirements are clearly communicated for tendering and project execution.
During project design phase: Execute and / or contribute to the basic and detailed design of the assigned AGV scope based on Nestlé Corporate Business Principles, Nestlé standards, local regulations, approved User Requirement Specifications and TPM characteristics of a unit operation: safety, quality, affordability, maintainability, operability and reliability.
Ensure by design the safety of workers and operators during construction, commissioning and ongoing plant operation.
Define and validate technical interfaces, material-flow logic, control requirements, traffic and safety concepts for AGV systems and related intralogistics interfaces.
Ensure that success criteria are correctly defined for design reviews, integration tests, FAT, SAT, commissioning and operational readiness.
During project implementation phase: Ensure that the engineering side of the assigned AGV scope is implemented in accordance with the defined timing, cost, quality, approved URS and characteristics of a unit operation.
Coordinate suppliers, contractors and technical reviews for AGV equipment installation, controls / software interfaces, integration testing and commissioning activities related to AGV systems and material-flow interfaces.
Ensure all suppliers are trained on SHE, Quality and Environmental requirements before starting work and that Nestlé standards are applied throughout installation and commissioning.
Maintain and regularly update action plans, schedules, risk analysis, technical review records and budget follow-up for the assigned scope, escalating immediately when scope, timing, cost, technical compliance or system reliability are at risk.
During start-up and the whole project life: Support the Operations / Start-Up team during qualification, verification, commissioning and handover to ensure a smooth transit