What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Engineer position at Ferrara?
Job Location : Chicago
Want to make an impact?
The position of Senior Engineer- Engineer Development assumes primary responsibility for undertaking and executing process development projects of major importance, complexity, or scope pertaining to Ferrara Candy Company’s business areas in global regions.
This role will report to the Sr. Manager, R&D - Acquired Sugar Portfolio.
This position is based at our headquarters at the Old Post Office and will require a minimum of 4 days in the office per week.
Ways you will make a difference
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Leads process design and solution for various product development projects, within sugar confectionery, and ingredient applications across a diverse portfolio of sugar processing technologies.
- Develops process solutions for new recipes to implementate into existing manufacturing processes within global markets and has a demonstrated ability to work across different cultures and ways of working.
- Supports the development of product design of experiments on all types of product platforms.
- Collaborates within R&D experts, and across functions of Engineering and Manufacturing staff in project execution, technology transfer, and problem solving.
- Observes, records, and evaluates experimental process data.
- Prepares project reports with demonstrated skills in design of experiment, analysis and conclusions.
- Creates process design solutions in preparation for any capital designs and requests.
- Brings new ideas on process solutions across the product range for different regions.
- Travels, both domestically and internationally- (up to 25-40% of job)
- Role requires on-site presence up to 5 days a week most weeks.
- Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures.
- Understands and demonstrates the Company’s core values.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills that will make you successful
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.
Experiences that will support your success
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits @ https : / / flimp.live / Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $80,300 - 112,500 annually.
Salary : $80,300 - $112,500
