Nestlé Purina PetCare - Project Engineer Portogruaro Plant; VE

Position: Nestlé Purina PetCare - Project Engineer Portogruaro Plant (VE)
Location: Portogruaro

Experteer Overview  As a Project Engineer at Purina, you lead engineering initiatives to deliver on time, cost-efficient, and compliant projects in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions that improve processes and support strategic aims. You will manage planning, execution, supplier relations, and safety and environmental compliance, driving measurable improvements.

This role offers the chance to influence manufacturing performance and sustainability within a global pet-care leader.
Responsibilities   Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resources and budgets
Coordinate with design, production and maintenance to ensure feasibility and alignment with factory capabilities
Manage suppliers and contractors for equipment, services and installations, including contracts and quality of deliverables
Maintain project documentation (drawings, specs, risk assessments, progress reports)
Monitor costs and seek opportunities for cost savings without compromising safety or quality
Ensure project compliance with local regulations, environmental standards and internal safety policies; participate in risk assessments and safety audits
Identify and implement process improvements to manufacturing efficiency, equipment performance and energy usage
Collaborate with HSE, production, quality and logistics to align projects with operational goals; work with central teams to meet Nestlé standards and technologies
Support introduction of new technologies, automation and digital tools in factory operations
Provide training and support to operators/maintenance during handover; collaborate with OSL
Contribute to sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency and waste reduction aligned with Nestlé MM0 targets
Promote a positive, collaborative work culture and 'Power of Purina' mindset
Qualifications   2-3 years in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment (preferably Food/Pharma/FMCG)
Proven project management experience; PMI certification is a plus
Fluency in English;
Italian preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, industrial standards and safety/compliance requirements
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Requirements   base salary 50,000 EUR
7% annual bonus based on company performance
CCNL Industria Alimentare, Impiegato, 1 Level

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