Mechanical Engineering Specialist - Plant Improvement Leader

unilever; España; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Unilever Spain is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist for our Leioa plant to own improvement projects from concept through implementation and directly influence factory performance.

You will design and lead projects enhancing efficiency, safety, and operational capabilities while collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, suppliers, and contractors in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Formación

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated potential to grow into project leadership roles and manage projects independently.
• Working knowledge of P&ID, Microstation, AutoCAD, and standard Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience managing engineering improvement projects or CAPEX investments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements and engineering best practices in manufacturing.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach balancing shopfloor presence with technical planning.

Responsabilidades

• Lead engineering improvement projects from definition to delivery with clear scope, resources, timeliness and execution plans.
• Drive change management activities for technical projects with structured documentation.
• Partner with suppliers and contractors to develop safety prevention plans and ensure compliance.
• Oversee daily project execution, approve work permits, and own technical safety of activities.
• Manage project budgets in coordination with Finance and monitor CAPEX spending.
• Support engineering governance processes including prioritization and cross-functional coordination.
• Design installations meeting multiple department needs and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Clearly communicate technical requirements to suppliers and lead discussions to align stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple complex projects with production schedules, shutdown windows, safety and quality requirements.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Hands-on / shopfloor presence

Mechanical engineering knowledge

English (Advanced)

Safety awareness

P&ID knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

P&ID

Microstation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Unilever Spain is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Specialist for our Leioa plant to own improvement projects from concept through implementation and directly influence factory performance.

You will design and lead projects enhancing efficiency, safety, and operational capabilities while collaborating with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, suppliers, and contractors in a fast-paced FMCG environment.