Sourcing Unit Innovations Technology (SUIT) Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

The SUIT Engineeris responsible forsupporting innovations, renovations, and change management activities within the Dressings &Savouryfactory. The role ensures smooth deployment of new products, processes, and technologies while driving loss elimination, line stability, and cost optimization through structured engineering, quality, and focused improvement methodologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Innovation, Renovation & Change Management

• Support innovation and renovation projects including new product introductions, VIP projects, product transfers,rollouts, recipe changes, and line extensions.
• Support change management to ensure technical and operational readiness for deployment.
• Work closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams.

Early Equipment Management (EEM) & Vertical Start-Up

• Support the Early Equipment Management (EEM) Pillar to enable Vertical Start-Up of projects.
• Ensure trials are executed per the approved trial plan.
• Support validation of process improvements and revised basic conditions on the line.

Continuous Improvement & Loss Elimination

• Apply Focused Improvement, Quality, and EEM methodologies toeliminatelosses related to Safety, Quality, Cost, Customer Service, and Logistics.
• Use data-driven and structured problem-solving methods.
• Support transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams through improved line stability.

Quality, Validation & Documentation

• Support Quality in Innovation for Manufacturing activities including statistical analysis and risk assessment.
• Ensure alignment of BOMs and batch sheets.
• Maintain project documentation such as technical risk assessments, batch sheets, and trial reports.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Prepare machine,process, and stream specifications.
• Support machinery and process project management networks.
• Provide technical guidance onmaterialsconversion processes.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of FMCG manufacturing processes, technologies, and equipment.
• Experience in Quality in Innovation for Manufacturing.
• Ability to prepare machine and process specifications.
• Strong understanding of materials conversion processes.
• Willing to work in General Trias, Cavite

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Project execution and change management capability.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience and leadership.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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