Smart Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We’re an Italian company, born from a 50/50 joint venture between Procter & Gamble and Angelini Industries, and we bring some of the most trusted brands into people’s everyday lives: Lines, Lines Specialist, Tampax, Pampers, Ace, Amuchina, Infasil.

Fater is a dynamic company that invests around 4% of its annual revenue in innovation. Its headquarters are located in Pescara , with production facilities in Pescara and Campochiaro (CB) in Italy, and abroad in Porto, Portugal, and Gebze, Turkey.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer / Engineering Manager with a strong background in industrial automation and digitalization , who will lead the development, integration, and execution of advanced automation solutions for our manufacturing operations.

This role is central to our Smart Factory vision: achieving full digitalization of quality controls and enabling end-to-end process self‑monitoring and auto‑setting across production lines.

You will join the Corporate Engineering department within Technology Innovation , working on strategic industrial technology projects and leading both people and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Quality & Process Control

• Lead the design and implementation of process control systems to ensure high-performance, stable, and efficient operations.
• Develop and manage digital quality control systems , including:
• Machine vision
• Automated measurement and inspection tools
• Digital quality certification
• Drive projects involving self-monitoring and auto‑setting technologies to build autonomous, data-driven production systems.
• Oversee the integration of MES and other OT systems , ensuring alignment with plant automation strategies.

Technology Innovation Projects

• Act as a technical leader in industrial technology innovation initiatives across multiple plants
• Lead the development and deployment of new digital and automation solutions supporting industrial efficiency and product quality
• Lead development of digital twins, simulation and virtualization tools for design and smart operation.
• Collaborate with Robotics, Intralogistics, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure cohesive project execution.

People Leadership & Project Direction

• Manage a team of engineers and technical coordinators , ensuring skill development, coaching, and performance management.
• Lead cross‑functional project teams , where resources may not be direct reports, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.
• Coordinate external suppliers and partners when required.
• Create and foster external network of Technologies and Industrial partners.

Qualifications & Experience

Must-Have

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Automation, Electronics, Industrial, Mechatronics or similar).
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, process control, and digitalization of manufacturing systems.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with:
• Process control systems
• Digital quality control technologies
• Vision systems and automated measurement systems
• MES/OT/PLC systems design & integration
• OT servers and network management
• Proven experience leading projects and people in complex industrial environments.
• Ability to conceptualize, architect, and implement advanced digital automation infrastructures.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in:
• Robotics
• Intralogistics automation
• Machine hardware automation
• Simulation and virtualization
• Exposure to Smart Factory or large-scale digital transformation programs.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 data architectures and industrial IT/OT convergence.

Who You Are

• A senior, technically strong engineer with a passion for digital transformation.
• Capable of connecting automation, data, and industrial processes to build high‑impact solutions.
• A people leader who enjoys empowering teams and driving cross‑functional collaboration.
• Comfortable managing complexity and innovating in a fast‑evolving industrial environment.

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in building the next-generation digital factory .
• Lead high‑visibility projects at the intersection of engineering and innovation.
• Work within a highly collaborative environment with real opportunities for impact and growth.

Fater is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (Law 68/99).

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