CapEx Project Delivery Engineer

Unilever; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Long-term incentive (LTI) eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Unilever in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to lead the delivery of high-impact CapEx projects in our chemical processing department, owning end-to-end delivery from concept to startup and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, capacity improvements, and operating performance, with responsibilities spanning scope, budget, schedule, risk, vendor management, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (or related field).
• 3-5+ years of proven experience delivering capital projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of process systems, utilities, and industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end project execution, including budget ownership and contractor coordination.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital projects (CapEx) within the process area, managing the full lifecycle from concept, justification, and design through execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Own project scope, budget, schedule, and risk management, ensuring delivery against business and operational targets.
• Partner with operations to identify opportunities for capacity expansion, cost optimization, and process improvements, translating needs into scalable engineering solutions.
• Develop and manage technical deliverables (P&IDs, layouts, specifications, calculations, and engineering documentation) to support project execution.
• Drive vendor selection, contractor management, and equipment procurement, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timeline adherence.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and startup activities, ensuring seamless integration into live operations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and corporate governance processes, including capital approval frameworks.
• Champion Process Safety Management (PSM), leading activities such as Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP/PHA participation, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, automation, quality, and SHE teams to ensure sustainable project outcomes.
• Track project performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

CapEx project delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Process systems knowledge

Budget ownership

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in chemical/mechanical/industrial engineering

Job description

Unilever in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to lead the delivery of high-impact CapEx projects in our chemical processing department, owning end-to-end delivery from concept to startup and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, capacity improvements, and operating performance, with responsibilities spanning scope, budget, schedule, risk, vendor management, and commissioning.