Digital and E&A Engineering Manager - MCO-Health

MCO Health BV (part of the Nestlé group) is a leading player in the field of nutritional supplements and is active in the Netherlands with advisory brands such as Orthica, Solgar, Pure and AOV. MCO is part of the Swiss-based Nestlé Nutrition & Health. MCO has set itself the goal of safeguarding optimal human health. Our dedication to good health means more than simply offering some of the most effective nutritional products.

We want to help people become as healthy as possible. We do this together with our team of 120 employees, based in Almere, all of whom share an affinity with good nutrition and/or a healthy lifestyle.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Taking full ownership of Electrical & Automation 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

Qualifications

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 (PLC, SCADA, MES)

Hands‑on experience with electrical systems including power distribution, control panels, and industrial networks

Experience in digitalization and smart factory initiatives is highly desirable

Familiarity with traceability systems and end‑to‑end data integration from shopfloor to data platforms (e.g., DMO)

Solid knowledge of machinery…