Principal Engineer, Digital Manufacturing Innovation

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Position Title:

Principal Engineer, Digital Manufacturing Innovation Position Type:
Regular
- Full-Time ​Grade:

Grade 06

Requisition  ​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.

About the role.

The Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Insights, is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving McCain’s global digital manufacturing transformation. This role 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. Acting as both a technical authority and strategic advisor, this position shapes how data and technology improve operational efficiency, quality, and productivity.

What you’ll be doing .

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 product quality outcomes

Establish and enforce data governance and standardization frameworks

Partner with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, and ITPresent data-driven insights and ROI-based recommendations to senior leadership

Identify and scale Industry 4.0 technologies, including digital twins, smart sensors, and automation

Lead organizational change initiatives and build digital capabilities across the business

What you’ll need to be successful.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
15+ years of experience in manufacturing analytics, digital transformation, or industrial automation5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role

Deep expertise in industrial systems such as MES, SCADA, and PLCs, as well as cloud-based data platforms

Strong background in AI/ML, predictive analytics, and data architecture

Proficiency with tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives

Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills

Proven ability to quantify and deliver measurable business value

Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or related disciplines are considered an asset

About the team.

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

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

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: $ - $ . USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation…