Project Delivery Engineer - Processing

unilever; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Hammond, IN seeks a Project Delivery Engineer to lead Capital Expenditure projects in our chemical processing environment, owning from concept to startup.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and risk, collaborate with operations, and drive safety, process improvements and reliability.

Experience with P&IDs, technical deliverables, vendor management, and MOC/HAZOP is preferred; bachelor's in engineering required.

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

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Layouts

Engineering documentation

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to lead the delivery of high-impact capital (CapEx) projects within our chemical processing department, which is a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on end-to-end ownership of complex process and equipment investments, driving improvements in safety, capacity, reliability, and operational performance.

You will play a critical role in shaping and executing multi-disciplinary capital projects-from early concept and business case development through detailed design, construction, and startup-while influencing key stakeholders and delivering measurable business value.

Job 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience managing mid-to-large scale CapEx projects.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies (HAZOP, PHA).
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and startup in an operating plant.
• Familiarity with regulated, high-hazard, or PSM-driven environments.