Principal Engineer, Digital Manufacturing Innovation

Position Title: Principal Engineer, Digital Manufacturing Innovation

Position Type: Regular
- Full-Time

Grade: Grade 06

Requisition : 42596

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

The Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Insights, is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving McCain’s global digital manufacturing transformation. This position leads the strategy, architecture, and execution of advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions to enable intelligent, connected manufacturing across a global network of production facilities. This role serves as both a technical authority and strategic advisor, helping shape how data and technology improve operational efficiency, quality, and productivity.

• Define and execute a global manufacturing analytics and digital transformation roadmap
• Lead large-scale initiatives leveraging AI, IoT, and cloud-based platforms
• Architect scalable analytics solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, and cloud systems
• Develop AI/ML models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process optimization
• Drive improvements in OEE, production efficiency, and quality outcomes
• Establish and enforce data governance and standardization frameworks
• Partner with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, and IT
• Present data-driven insights and ROI-based recommendations to senior leadership
• Identify and scale Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., digital twins, smart sensors, automation)
• Lead organizational change initiatives and build digital capabilities across the business

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing analytics, digital transformation, or industrial automation
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role
• Deep expertise in industrial systems (MES, SCADA, PLCs) and cloud-based data platforms
• Strong background in AI/ML, predictive analytics, and data architecture
• Proficiency in tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• Ability to quantify and deliver measurable business value
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or related disciplines are an asset

You will join McCain’s Manufacturing Digital team, working closely with global manufacturing operations, supply chain, and technology teams. This team is focused on building next-generation digital capabilities that enable data-driven, intelligent manufacturing.

to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.

• Understanding customer needs
• Driving innovation
• Empowering people
• Taking ownership to deliver results

McCain offers a fast-paced, innovative environment where you can make a meaningful global impact. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams, drive cutting-edge initiatives, and play a key role in transforming manufacturing through advanced digital solutions.

$ - $. USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement.

Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.…