Nissan is looking for a passionate and forward-thinking professional to join the digitalization team at our Cantabria plant, leading the transformation that will shape the future of our industrial operations.
Mission and Main Objectives
Lead the digital transformation of Nissan’s Cantabria plant by developing and executing a comprehensive digital strategy that aligns with corporate objectives. This role is pivotal in optimizing production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation through the integration of advanced digital technologies across all business areas.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Digital Strategy Development
Design and implement the plant’s digital roadmap in alignment with Nissan’s strategic goals.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for digitalization and emerging technology adoption.
Digital Project Management
Lead digital transformation initiatives from planning through execution and post-implementation.
Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Process Optimization
Analyze production workflows and apply digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Deploy automation and real-time monitoring systems.
Data Management
Define and implement data architecture and software solutions in collaboration with IT/IS.
Oversee data collection, storage, and analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
Training and Capability Building
Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Support training initiatives to enhance digital competencies across the plant.
Collaboration and Communication
Ensure integration of digital strategy across all departments.
Communicate progress and impact of digital initiatives to senior management.
Background and experience
Degree in Computer Engineering, Automation and Electronics Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering.
Industrial Automation & Control: PLCs, SCADA, robotics, HMI systems; SAP integration.
Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, Grafana, Tableau, Python, SQL.
IoT & Connectivity: Sensor integration, edge computing, industrial protocols (Kepware, NNIFI, OPC-UA, MQTT).
Industrial Networks: Network segmentation, cybersecurity.
Data Science: Applied analytics in manufacturing environments.
Minimum 3 years of experience in team management and development.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Agile project management.
Proven experience in strategic planning and objective setting.
Innovative and forward-thinking. Resilient and adaptable to rapid changes.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in uncertain environments.
Proactive team player with flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
Fluent in Spanish and English (C1 level desirable).
Availability for business travel.
At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us – differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more – make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members.
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What We Do
At Nissan Motor Corporation, we are transforming how people live and drive — and we need passionate innovators to help us create a more sustainable future. As a global automotive leader, we take pride in enriching the lives of our employees and believe your passion, talent, and dedication are essential to our success. That’s why we provide career growth opportunities to help you move ahead, internal mobility so you can explore other career paths, and a healthy work-life balance so you always feel your best. In the spirit of “doing what others don’t dare to do,” we value your knowledge and life experience. We work to ensure all employees have a voice and always feel comfortable using it.
Join us on our journey into a future of possibility, and experience a career as exhilarating as the open road.
Why Work With Us
Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation.
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