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This is a hands-on role for an engineer who wants to take ownership of plant improvement projects from concept through implementation and see the direct impact of their work on the factory floor.\nIn this role, you will design and lead engineering projects that enhance the plant's efficiency, safety, and operational capabilities. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety teams, suppliers, and contractors while gaining exposure to global engineering networks across Unilever. This opportunity is ideal for a technically curious engineer looking to further develop project leadership skills within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nAs a Mechanical Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering engineering improvement projects while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\nLeading improvement projects from definition to delivery, including scope, resources, timelines, and execution plans\nDriving change management activities for technical projects, ensuring implementation is structured and appropriately documented\nPartnering with suppliers and contractors to develop safety prevention plans and ensure regulatory compliance\nOverseeing daily project execution, approving work permits, and assuming technical and safety ownership of assigned activities\nManaging project budgets in coordination with Finance and monitoring spending against approved CAPEX plans\nSupporting engineering governance processes, including project prioritization and cross-functional coordination\nDesigning installations that meet the needs of multiple departments and translating business requirements into technical solutions\nCommunicating technical requirements clearly to suppliers and leading technical discussions to achieve alignment among stakeholders\nCoordinating multiple complex projects while adapting to production schedules, plant shutdown windows, safety, and quality requirements\nCollaborating with other Unilever sites and global engineering teams to share knowledge, best practices, and technical expertise\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nWe are looking for:\nDegree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline\n3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally within industrial or manufacturing environments\nDemonstrated potential to grow into project leadership roles and manage projects independently\nWorking knowledge of P&ID, Microstation, AutoCAD, and standard Microsoft Office tools\nExperience managing engineering improvement projects, CAPEX investments, or technical initiatives is preferred\nStrong understanding of safety requirements and engineering best practices within a manufacturing environment\nExcellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills\nA proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to balance shopfloor presence and technical planning activities\nFlexibility to adapt to operational priorities and changing project timelines\nAdvanced English skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively with international suppliers and global teams\nWHY JOIN UNILEVER?\nAs part of our Engineering team, you will have real ownership of projects from day one, with the opportunity to lead initiatives that directly impact plant performance and operational excellence. You will work in a collaborative environment, gain exposure to global engineering best practices, and build a strong foundation for future leadership opportunities within Unilever's manufacturing network.\nUnilever 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! 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