Project Engineer

WHO ARE WE?

Do you want to be part of a company that makes a difference around the world? In Unilever, we have a clear purpose – make sustainable living commonplace. Through our 400 brands that reach 2.5 billion people every day, our objective is to generate a positive social impact globally and locally. With our local brands like Dove, Axe, Vaseline, Rexona, and TresEmmé, we are creating a brilliant future for our customers, our business and our planet, and you can be part of that.

LOCATION: Salinas Victoria, Nuevo León.

POSITION PURPOSE:

This role is responsible for coordinating the technical and engineering aspects of a project from planning through execution and startup, blending engineering expertise with project management skills. Ensures effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams to ensure the project is delivered timely, within budget, complying with the intended scope, and to the required standards.

The role bridges the gap between design, procurement, and construction, ensuring projects are aligned with company goals and client requirements.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

• Lead and coordinate engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning.

• Provide on-site supervision during construction, installation, startup, and commissioning phases.

• Ensure that project deliverables either by Unilever or contractors meet technical specifications, quality standards, safety regulations, local regulations, industry standards and contractual requirements.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, Operations, SHE, and other internal functions.

• Review and validate engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.

• Provide and stimulate creative solutions to engineering problems and risks, with rapid mitigation strategies implementation and transfer of best practices.

• Drive continuous improvement, applying lessons learned and innovative solutions to enhance project execution.

• Support project manager with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

• Work to have an accident-free project.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO ASPIRE FOR THIS ROLE?

• B.S. or B.E. degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial / Chemical Engineering or equivalent education with demonstrated working experience.

• 2+ years’ experience in engineering, construction, project execution and/or operations of a manufacturing plant.

• Professional engineering skills: technical, safety, quality, operational.

• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies. PMI, Agile, Lean, EEM or equivalent is a plus.

• Speak English (B2 level or above preferred).

• Proficient using IT tools: MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Office in general.

Skills:

• Leadership

• Effective communication and collaboration

• Project Management

• Risk Management

• Analytical/ Systems thinking

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.