Job Description

Function

Engineering – Foods

Work Level

1D

Reports to

Glenda Vazquez

Scope

Local (Site-based)

Location

Tultitlán (Site-based role)

Terms & Conditions

Full-time role. Right to work in Tultitlán required.

Job Purpose

This role exists to ensure the successful execution of site capital investments, from initial evaluation and approval through implementation and project closure, while fully complying with Unilever policies, standards, and safety requirements.

You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, safety, and value creation, leading engineering projects that enable the site to deliver high performance, reliability, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of CAPEX projects at site level, ensuring delivery on scope, cost, timeline, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standards and lead construction safety.
• Apply Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS), especially EEM and EPM pillars.
• Plan and execute annual capital projects with budget control and OTIF delivery.
• Manage budgets, purchase requests, technical specs, and supplier coordination.
• Lead construction management, contractor supervision, permits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure effective change management across projects.
• Coordinate with local, regional, and global technical teams.
• Participate in engineering design, technical evaluations, and commissioning.
• Align with production and planning teams for shutdowns and installations.
• Maintain accurate project tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Support manufacturing in resolving equipment issues.
• Participate in governance processes (CAPEX approvals, closures, write-offs).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience leading engineering/CAPEX projects in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of budget management and project governance.
• Understanding of Mexican safety regulations (NOM-STPS).
• Advanced English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Project Management, TPM / WCM / UMS.
• Background in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Power BI, MS Project, CAD, and financial analysis.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.