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Bakery Engineer Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Status reviews for Bakery Management * Project Cash flow forecasts * Detailed project spending status and spending forecast reports for engineering projects. * Project scope of work, bid documents ...

Status reviews for Bakery Management * Project Cash flow forecasts * Detailed project spending status and spending forecast reports for engineering projects. * Project scope of work, bid documents ...

BAKER

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$20/hr

We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming ... Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and ...

Proficiency in using LLM APIs, building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, and mastering prompt engineering to bake AI features into standard applications. • AI-Assisted Development: The ...

We believe in nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming ... Bake breads, pies, cakes, cookies and other pastries as necessary per the provided production and ...

Proficiency in using LLM APIs, building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, and mastering prompt engineering to bake AI features into standard applications. * AI-Assisted Development: The ...

Salesforce Consulting Senior

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$85K - $162K/yr

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a ... Create comprehensive technical documentation appropriate for both engineering and clients. This ...

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How much do bakery engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for bakery engineer in Georgia is $85,918.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,900.00 and $98,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bakery engineer?

A Bakery Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and maintaining baking equipment and production processes in commercial bakeries. They work to optimize efficiency, quality, and food safety by developing new baking technologies, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Their role may also involve collaborating with food scientists, production managers, and maintenance teams to enhance product consistency and manufacturing efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a bakery engineer?

A Bakery Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, maintenance, and optimization of bakery production equipment and processes. This includes troubleshooting machinery issues, implementing process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency, and ensuring compliance with food safety protocols. You may also work closely with production teams, quality assurance staff, and suppliers to coordinate new product launches or update current processes. The role often combines hands-on engineering tasks with strategic planning to support ongoing operations in a fast-paced bakery environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the bakery engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Bakery Engineer, you need a background in food science, mechanical or process engineering, and experience with industrial baking systems or food production lines. Familiarity with bakery automation technology, HACCP safety standards, and certifications like Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing are valuable assets. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help in troubleshooting and collaborating with diverse teams. These abilities ensure efficient, high-quality bakery production while maintaining safety and operational standards.

Is baking a good career path?

A career as a bakery engineer involves designing and maintaining baking equipment, requiring technical skills and knowledge of baking processes. It offers opportunities in food production, quality control, and manufacturing environments, often with certifications or training in engineering or food technology. The field can provide stable employment with potential for advancement in the food industry.
Infographic showing various Bakery Engineer job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,918 per year, or $41.3 per hour.

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Ferrero rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

140th of 440 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Project Engineer and are actively reviewing applications.

The scope of the Project Engineer is to develop and deliver a wide range of plant and corporate based capital projects within budget and timeline.  The Project Engineer is responsible for the entire life of a project (from concept, to design, through execution, commissioning, and start-up).

The Project Engineer is the main point of reference for technical know-how for new investment projects within the local area of the North American Region, providing the necessary technical support to the Plant Team (Augusta Leadership Team) and communicating to Ferrero’s Central Engineering the improvement opportunities and issues –innovation and new technology. Undertake the role of project manager for all capital investments.

The job requires to be familiar with an Industrial manufacturing setting, basics of project management and proficient with Excel/AutoCAD/MS project.

Core working hours 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Main Responsibilities:

Design

  • Contribute to the design and innovation know-how of the plants
  • Evaluate technical requests from the plants and propose solutions
  • Verify the correct application of engineering principles and of the technical specifications of new and existing equipment

Project management

  • An active participant of the project team for the design and execution of new investment projects
  • Capable to undertake the role of project manager for this team
  • Flexible work schedule based on assignment or timing of tasks (days, nights, weekends and holidays)
  • Asset management (destruction and idling of old and capitalization of new assets)
  • Project budget and timeline
  • Engineering status reports including,
  • Status reviews for Bakery Management
  • Project Cash flow forecasts
  • Detailed project spending status and spending forecast reports for engineering projects.
  • Project scope of work, bid documents, bid walks, vendor selection and procurement alignment

Collaboration and sharing

  • Provide feedback to Ferrero Engineering Central concerning operational aspects of new machinery and equipment
  • Escalate to Ferrero Engineering Central in case of complex issues
  • Promote the sharing of the technical knowledge/experiences among plants

Plant technical Certifications

  • Participate in the activities to obtain plant technical Certifications – for example, UNI, ISO Certificaions, support food safety certifications (AIB, NSF) as well as supporting EHS certifications and processes

Scouting/evaluation of new suppliers

  • Support, for technical aspects, Technical Sourcing department in the scouting and evaluation of new suppliers
  • Participate in technical activities regarding the preparation of tenders and evaluation of offers
About You:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, automation); Masters in Engineering is considered an asset

Knowledge of product technology, production methods, manufacturing and food sector

Knowledge of design of machines and tools;

Knowledge and familiarity with project management principles

Knowledge and use of Excel, Autocad (3D), MS project, PowerPoint, SAP, BIM (Building Information Modelling);

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

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 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.
Find out more here.


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