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About the Role

Unilever is seeking a Process Engineer to join its Home Care division in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to industrial performance and the company's mission of creating a better business and a better world. You will be part of a team focused on impactful work that benefits both people and the planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Conduct research, design, and development of new equipment.
• Develop and implement process standards.
• Configure and optimize end-to-end industrial processes from ideation through to certification.
• Manage projects within cost and time constraints.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external protocols and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments of equipment and processes.
• Collect data, write comprehensive reports, and present findings to senior management.
• Oversee and assess existing processes and workflows.
• Optimize productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new procedures.
• Assemble reports to document process and product changes.
• Track key metrics to identify areas for improvement and monitor upgrades.
• Communicate findings and proposals to upper management.
• Utilize process simulation software to test and identify appropriate production strategies.
• Provide instructions for the implementation of process changes.
• Assess compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to departmental efforts by accomplishing related tasks.
• Work towards achieving zero losses and zero waste on respective production lines.
• Create and enforce standards across all line activities, including operation standards, technical standards, and standard loss methodologies.
• Train line operators, create development plans, and assess their capabilities.
• Perform data analysis for losses according to the MMP Code.
• Conduct day-to-day follow-up on line performance and loss reporting.
• Participate in conducting trials and industrial tests of new packaging materials, raw materials, and finished products.
• Participate in projects to upgrade existing equipment and purchase new equipment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Degree in Engineering, with a preference for Mechanical Engineering, and a strong technical background.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset.
• Coaching skills.
• Basic technical knowledge with the ability to learn advanced technical concepts.
• Proficiency in data analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and solve problems effectively.
• Proficiency with computers and information technology.
• Knowledge of process engineering software systems.
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations.
• 5-10 years of experience is required for this role.

Required Skills

• Safety and environmental procedures
• Researching, designing, and developing new equipment
• Developing and implementing standards
• Configuring and optimizing end-to-end industrial processes
• Managing cost and time constraints
• Ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations
• Conducting risk assessments
• Data collection and analysis
• Report writing and presenting findings
• Process optimization
• Process simulation software utilization
• Loss elimination experience
• Relevant production experience
• Ability to use simulation tools to analyze production line stoppages
• Analytical and math skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Coaching Skills
• Basic Technical Knowledge
• Data Analytics Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency with computers and information technology
• Knowledge of process engineering software systems
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Unilever is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, believing that a diverse workforce drives business results and creates a better future. All individuals are encouraged to bring their 'Whole Self' to work. Support or access requirements during the recruitment process can be advised at the time of application.