Project Delivery Engineer - Processing

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to lead the delivery of high-impact capital (Cap Ex) 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.

• Lead and deliver capital projects (Cap Ex) 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.

• 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.

• Direct experience managing mid-to-large scale Cap Ex 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.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or capacity expansion initiatives.

• Ownership mindset with a track record of delivering complex capital projects.
• Strong technical leadership and decision‑making capability.
• Ability to balance hands‑on execution with strategic project planning.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Skilled at managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Direct ownership of high‑value capital investments that shape the future of the site.
• Opportunity to lead end‑to‑end project delivery, not just support execution.
• High visibility with cross‑functional leadership and plant stakeholders.
• Ability to drive meaningful impact across safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.

• Manufacturing plant / industrial setting.
• Close collaboration with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Occasional travel depending on project scope.

The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and…