Process Optimization Engineer – Safety & Impact

Unilever PLC; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever PLC is seeking a process engineer to enhance industrial performance through safe, compliant, and efficient production. You will design, simulate, and optimize end-to-end processes, ensuring zero losses and waste where possible.

Key responsibilities include leading improvements, mentoring operators, and delivering data-driven reports to senior management. A mechanical engineering background with strong analytical and collaboration skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline, mechanical preferred.
• Excellent analytical and math skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Coaching skills.
• Basic technical knowledge and ability to learn advanced concepts.
• Data analytics skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Proficient with computers and IT.
• Knowledge of process engineering software systems.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy safety and environmental procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Research, design, and develop new equipment.
• Develop standards.
• Configure and optimize end-to-end industrial processes from ideation to certification.
• Manage cost and time constraints.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external protocols and regulations.
• Run risk assessments of equipment and processes.
• Collect data, write reports, and present findings to senior management.
• Oversee and assess existing processes and workflows.
• Optimize productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new procedures.
• Assemble reports documenting process changes.
• Track metrics to identify improvements and monitor upgrades.
• Communicate findings and proposals to upper management.
• Utilize process simulation software to test production strategies.
• Provide instructions for implementing process changes.
• Conduct risk assessments and assess safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math skills

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Data analytics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

IT proficiency

Process engineering software

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Unilever PLC is seeking a process engineer to enhance industrial performance through safe, compliant, and efficient production. You will design, simulate, and optimize end-to-end processes, ensuring zero losses and waste where possible.

Key responsibilities include leading improvements, mentoring operators, and delivering data-driven reports to senior management. A mechanical engineering background with strong analytical and collaboration skills is essential.