Function
Project Engineer
Work Level
1D
Reports to
Cynthia Tartaglini
Scope
Local (Site-based)
Location
Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon (Site-based role)
Terms & Conditions
Full-time role. Right to work in Salinas Victoria, Nuevo Leon required.
JOB PURPOSE
This role exists to ensure the successful execution of site capital investments, from initial evaluation and approval through implementation and project closure, while fully complying with Unilever policies, standards, and safety requirements.
You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, safety, and value creation, leading engineering projects that enable the site to deliver high performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the end-to-end execution of capital investment projects (CAPEX) at site level, ensuring delivery on scope, cost, timeline, and safety targets.
- Ensure full compliance with Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standards, leading Construction Safety and promoting a zero-accident culture for contractors and employees.
- Apply and lead Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) methodologies, with strong ownership of the EEM and EPM (Early Equipment & Product Management) pillars across projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute approved annual capital projects, ensuring budget control, OTIF delivery, and proper capitalization.
- Manage project budgets, purchase requests, technical specifications, supplier selection, and coordination with Procurement in line with Unilever policies.
- Lead Construction Management, including contractor supervision, permits, risk assessments, and work authorizations.
- Ensure effective Change Management throughout all project implementations at the site.
- Coordinate with local, regional, and global T&E teams to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Participate in the conceptualization, basic and detailed engineering design, technical evaluation of equipment, and commissioning activities.
- Align with Production, Strategy, and Planning teams to schedule plant shutdowns required for installation and commissioning with minimal impact to demand.
- Maintain accurate project tracking, reporting, asset registration, and technical documentation (drawings, manuals, MP files).
- Support Manufacturing in resolving chronic equipment issues through engineering expertise and loss analysis.
- Actively participate in regional project forums and ensure proper governance, approvals, closures, and write-offs (CAPEX, R2, WO) within DRA.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (completed and certified).
- Proven experience leading engineering and capital projects in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of CAPEX control, budget management, and project governance.
- Solid understanding of Mexican regulatory standards (NOM-STPS) related to safety, health, and environment.
- Advanced English proficiency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Project Management methodologies, TPM / WCM / UMS.
- Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or FMCG environments.
- Knowledge of Power BI, MS Project, CAD, and basic financial analysis.
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
