Project Engineer

Who we are?

On any given day, 2.5 billion people globally use Unilever products to feel good, look good and get more out of life. Many of our brands are well-known, household staples and old-time favourites including Dove, Rexona, Lynx, Vaseline, OMO/Persil, Surf, TRESemmé, Continental, Ben & Jerry’s and Streets. 

We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.  

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team! 

At Unilever ANZ, we have also embarked on something special: we are proud to be undertaking a 4 Day work week trial. This trial will see our staff retain 100 percent of their salaries, while working 80 percent of the time and delivering 100 percent of business outcomes. The Project Engineer role is designed to be fully functional in the 4-Day work week trial.

Job Summary

The role will be delivering projects in areas of reliability management and technical understanding of manufacturing processes as a project engineer for our Home Care, Personal Care, and Beauty & Wellbeing Factory. This role will involve collaborating and working alongside the local and global engineering teams to deliver project outcomes.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation of factory innovation and key projects.

• Propose and agree to technical objectives and milestones of the project with stakeholders, planning strategically what, how and through whom to deliver.

• Develop project business case and brief stakeholders.

• Work following overall operation business KPIs.

• Drive the standardisation of processes and the implementation of metrics and GMP practice.

• Managing risk, claims, and legal compliance with local and regional requirements.

• Strong MA Responsible for the North Rocks capital planning process, developing the annual capital plan, and aligning with key stakeholders across the 3 business units engagement of capex project budgets

• Analyse and interpret production data to design and implement specific solutions.

• Maximize project efficiency and profitability.

• Determine project specifications and acquire the necessary materials for completion.

• Develop scope and parameters for project design and implementation.

• Identify project responsibilities, delegating phases and elements to the appropriate personnel.

• Develop and control the full project-plan lifecycle. 

• Suggest enhancements to improve the process.

• Analyze supply chain bottlenecks and propose solutions.

• Continually control and match operations with industry updates.

• Negotiate any technical-related matters with suppliers or stakeholders.

• Take vital decisions towards cost reduction and saving.

• Understand the Unilever Management system tool (Unique to Unilever).

• Assets care and management.

Does this sound like You?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 4+ years of project management, project engineering, or project planning experience (scope, schedule, cost, quality)

• Strong field management experience

• Experience in Engineering Change Management

• Strong working knowledge of design software, including AutoCAD and CAD/CAM Circuit Design

• Proven understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices

• Previous experience with database design and development

• Strong contract management and communication skills both verbal and written

• Previous experience in working Australian standard

What awaits you at Unilever?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

If you require reasonable adjustments for the application and recruitment process, please advise us on ANZ.talent@unilever.com.

Unilever is an organization 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.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.