Junior mechanical designer
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Ferrero in Alba
About the Role: We are looking for a Junior Mechanical Designer, who will report to our Mechanical Modeling Design & Ovens 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.
Main Responsibilities: 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.
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 around the world and in various internal departments, as well as with our external suppliers.
About You:
You will bring your Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, together with some initial 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 (2 D, 3 D, 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, but if you are new to this we will be happy to train you!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?