Factory Digital Engineer

About the role

Join Unilever as a Factory Digital Engineer and lead the digital transformation of our manufacturing sites. You will shape the factory digital roadmap, drive Industry 4.0 initiatives and ensure that automation, data analytics and cybersecurity solutions are aligned with global business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the factory digital strategy, prioritising automation, digitisation and process optimisation.
• Implement and continuously improve manufacturing digital systems such as MES, IIoT platforms and digital applications.
• Integrate shop‑floor systems with ERP (SAP) and other enterprise tools, acting as the main contact for Master apps deployment and localisation.
• Create and maintain real‑time dashboards, KPIs and reporting to enhance operational visibility.
• Leverage data from digital systems to generate actionable insights for operations and quality.
• Design and roll out automation solutions that comply with global standards.
• Lead digital transformation projects, coordinating with global teams, internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ensure cybersecurity and regulatory compliance of all digital assets.

Required profile

• Thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys orchestrating impact across multiple countries.
• Passionate about helping others and driving sustainable business outcomes.

Required skills

• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms
• Enterprise Resource Planning – SAP
• Digital application deployment and localisation
• Real‑time dashboard and KPI development
• Data analytics and advanced analytics
• Automation solution design and implementation
• Cybersecurity and compliance for digital systems
• IoT technologies