Digital and E&A Engineering Manager

Location: Almere Stad

MCO Health BV, part of the Nestlé group, is a leading player in nutritional supplements in the Netherlands, with advisory brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. The company is part of Swiss-based Nestlé Nutrition & Health and works with a team of 120 employees in Almere who share an affinity with good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
We are looking for a Digital and E&A Engineering Manager.
As a Digital and E&A Engineering Manager, you will be part of the Engineering leadership team within our Operations organization. You will have overall responsibility for the Electrical & Automation (E&A) scope of a large-scale strategic investment project, ensuring that all electrical, automation, and digital systems are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and fully aligned with business and production needs.
In this role, you will provide strategic direction and governance over E&A engineering activities, while leading and coordinating project engineers and external partners responsible for execution. You will act as the key interface between project management, engineering, operations, IT/digital teams, and suppliers for all electrical, automation, and data integration topics.
From early feasibility and concept development through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up, you will ensure that automation architecture (PLC, SCADA, MES, DMO), electrical infrastructure, and digitalization solutions are robust, future-ready, and compliant with company standards and local regulations. You will also play a key role in enabling advanced automation, full process traceability, and the realization of a lighthouse factory vision.
Responsibilities   Taking full ownership of Electrical & Automation (E&A) scope within a large-scale greenfield/brownfield investment project
Leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical and automation infrastructures
Driving the digitalization roadmap, including traceability systems, data integration, and smart factory applications
Shaping and executing the “lighthouse factory” vision with best-in-class automation and Industry 4.0 solutions
Managing E&A-related project scope, timelines, budget, and deliverables
Coordinating closely with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, IT/Digital, Quality, Safety, Procurement) and external partners
Defining automation architecture (PLC, SCADA, MES, DMO) and ensuring seamless integration across all layers
Ensuring robust electrical infrastructure design (MV/LV systems, power distribution, energy management)
Driving end-to-end data flow from shopfloor systems to DMO, enabling full process traceability and data visibility
Leading supplier selection, technical evaluations, and contractor management for E&A packages
Ensuring machinery safety compliance by design, including risk assessments, safety concepts, and implementation of safety standards
Overseeing installation, commissioning, testing, and start-up of electrical and automation systems
Ensuring compliance with company standards, international regulations, and safety requirements
Identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle
Driving standardization, scalability, and future-ready system design principles
Enabling data-driven decision-making through reliable and integrated automation systems
What we expect   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields
Minimum 8–12 years of experience in electrical and/or automation engineering within industrial or manufacturing environments
Proven experience in capital investment projects, from design through commissioning and start-up
Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems…