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Project Engineer


Job Location:

Florence - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Engineer

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Engineering team in the design development purchase installation commissioning start-up operation maintenance and improvement of machinery support systems building and infrastructure

Contribute to developing technical solutions under the guidance of senior engineers ensuring alignment with safety quality production and ergonomics requirements

Contribute to operational improvement and continuous improvement activities across the site.

Support preliminary design meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the definition of technical specifications.

Assist in the preparation of project budgets cost estimates and expense tracking ensuring alignment with approved spending limits.

Support the preparation of CAAPs in accordance with best practice procedures.

Follow up with suppliers and support the coordination of internal and external stakeholders during project execution.

Support the execution and documentation of FAT and SAT activities checking equipment performance against agreed requirements.

Assist in the coordination with inspection bodies and relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable safety standards.

Support the planning and coordination of training activities for factory users and maintenance teams.

Monitor the ramp-up of new installations and support troubleshooting activities until target performance is achieved.

Participate in the optimization of existing equipment and contribute to the continuous improvement of industrial sites.

Develop effective working relationships with suppliers contractors and internal teams.

Work in close collaboration with the Factory Purchasing Marketing Copacking Packaging R&D Finance HR HSE Supply Chain and other relevant functions.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Higher education in the field of engineering: mechanical chemical industrial or process engineering

Preferably with few years experience in engineering project engineering manufacturing maintenance or industrial operations (preferably in FMCG food specialty flavours chemical or pharmaceutical industry).

Interest in developing project management skills within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Basic technical knowledge of mechanical systems piping utilities and industrial equipment.

Knowledge of safety principles and willingness to develop expertise in industrial safety standards including ATEX risk management where applicable.

Basic understanding of the main phases of a capital project: feasibility design procurement installation commissioning start-up and handover.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings layouts P&IDs or equipment documentation

Good analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical and hands-on mindset.

Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Proactive attitude willingness to learn and ability to manage multiple tasks with appropriate supervision.

Software: AutoCAD & Microsoft Office tools.

Language: Italian fluent English fluent

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Compensation: starting from 41.600 gross per year.

Final salary will be determined as part of any final offer and will consider factors such as skills education role-specific experience and internal equity among current employees.

Eligible roles may also participate in one of McCormicks Bonus addition to a competitive compensation package McCormick employees are eligible for our comprehensive Total Rewards programs which include but are not limited to:

Industry-specific supplementary Pension plan (Fondi di previdenza Complementare di categoria)

Industry-specific supplementary Health plan (Fondo sanitario integrative di categoria)

McCormick ensures compensation is determined in line with the principle of equal pay for work of equal value regardless of gender.

The CCNL classification will be defined during the selection process based on the candidates profile.

Employment Terms and conditions will be governed by Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race colour religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.


Required Experience:

IC


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