Project Delivery Engineer

Job Title: Project Delivery Engineer

Location: Minburi Factory, Thailand

About Unilever

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At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Job Purpose

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are keen to manage projects then this role is just for you! 

The Project Delivery Engineer will oversee engineering projects within the manufacturing plant to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that align with the company’s goals, while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The manager will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and maintain strong communication with stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead and manage multiple engineering projects, from conception to completion, within the manufacturing plant.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to meet objectives.

Team Leadership

• Coordinate and guide cross-functional teams, including design, production, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Provide technical expertise, mentorship, and leadership to project engineers and support staff.

Process Improvement

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend engineering solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma practices.

Resource and Budget Management

• Manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising on quality or safety.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to source materials and services as needed.

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical support for troubleshooting production or equipment-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all engineering projects.

Stakeholder Communication

• Collaborate with plant management, customers, and stakeholders to align project goals with business objectives.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports and updates to leadership.

Equipment and Facilities Management

• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and upgrading of plant equipment and systems to support production needs.
• Ensure optimal performance of manufacturing equipment and identify opportunities for automation or modernization.

Training and Development

• Train and develop team members to enhance their technical and project management skills.
• Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and teamwork within the engineering team.

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualification

• 10+ Years experience of Project Engineering in FMCG / related Industry or gained in an engineering consultancy environment
• 5+ years’ operating in a management capacity
• Significant Project Management experience
• Attained Professional Engineer Status (Or member of professional institution)
• Firsthand experience / track record of delivering major (€Multi Million) capital projects within Unilever or similar FMCG environment

Skill

• Engineering Design Process Management (Working Knowledge)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and engineering standards
• Project Delivery (All sub skills - Fully Operational)
• Maintenance Principles and Best practice (Working Knowledge)
• WCM EEM (Fully Operational)
• Contract Management & Conflict Resolution (Fully Operational)
• Budget Management (Fully Operational

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Note: Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. If you require any support to complete your application or any subsequent stage throughout your recruitment journey with us at Unilever, then please specify how we may be able to assist you.

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.