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Project Engineering Intern

Job Location: ​Brantford​

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:

You’ve always loved it, now be part of it! Ferrero Brantford, where we proudly produce Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Nutella&Go® and Ferrero Rocher® is looking for current students, who are eager to start exploring a career in the thriving food manufacturing sector to join as a Project Engineering Intern for the January - August 2025 term.
 
Central to Ferrero’s global success has been the deeply rooted culture of “learning by doing”. At Ferrero’s largest manufacturing center in North America, you’ll see firsthand a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and provide hands-on support to our Project Managers and Project Engineers. You will:

 

  • Shadow daily activities and see what it takes to execute major investment projects from conception to design, execution and commissioning/start up
  • Provided the opportunity to make impactful contributions to groundbreaking projects 
  • Dive into challenging problems and gain invaluable experience in your field, working in a dynamic office environment with diverse teams both locally and globally
  • Immerse yourself in an exhilarating atmosphere where you can apply your academic knowledge daily and see your ideas come to life

 

Being curious, collaborative, self-motivated, quick to deliver and having a strong interest in developing a career in Food Manufacturing are critical characteristics for the right candidate. Excellent project management skills, proficiency with Excel, AutoCAD and MS Project will be major assets. 

 

This position is 100% on-site. This is a PAID 8-month Internship up to $29/hr.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop drawings/sketches (AutoCAD 2D-3D) and technical specs as part of feasibility studies
  • Prepare tender packages and participate in the tender phase for the selection of external suppliers
  • Check contractor's activities (engineering companies, machines providers, general contractors)
  • Monitor project costs and time schedule
  • Resolve manufacturing issues in a timely and effective manner
  • Ensure manufacturing adherence to standard practices and create or modify procedures where required
  • Improve and standardize existing processes through innovation and collaboration
  • Demonstrate leadership in the development and implementation of projects
  • Develop template and tools for project portfolio management
  • Technical purchasing, documentation management using SAP
     

Who we are looking for:

  • Currently enrolled in 3rd year, or higher, in a post-secondary degree program; or a recent graduate with an Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Automation, Chemical Engineering or other engineering background
  • Familiarity with Project Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, MS Project, AutoCAD 
  • Prior exposure or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment will be considered an asset
  • Ability to work in a team and prioritize work effectively
  • Analytical problem solvers with excellent computer skills
  • Proactive, takes initiative and curious
  • A strong drive to research and uncover solutions 
     

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.

Accommodations

Ferrero Canada will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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