Project Delivery Engineer - Processing

Unilever•Hammond, IN

9d•$88,600 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Delivery Engineer leads high-impact capital projects in a chemical processing department within a manufacturing environment. The role owns end-to-end delivery of process and equipment investments, from concept development and business case justification through design, construction, commissioning, startup, and handover. Projects aim to improve safety, capacity, reliability, and operational performance while delivering measurable business value. The engineer manages project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, technical deliverables, vendors, contractors, and equipment procurement. The role partners with operations and cross-functional teams to identify needs and deliver scalable engineering solutions, and ensures projects comply with engineering standards, safety requirements, and corporate governance processes. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant or industrial setting, with close collaboration across production, maintenance, and engineering teams and occasional travel depending on project scope. The position offers a pay range of $88,600 to $133,000 and is eligible for a bonus and long-term incentive. Unilever employees may participate in a benefits plan that includes health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and voluntary benefits. The company states its commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity, and fair and respectful consideration of applicants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or a related field.
3–5+ years of proven experience delivering capital projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of process systems, utilities, and industrial equipment.
Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end project execution, including budget ownership and contractor coordination.
Experience working in cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience managing mid-to-large-scale CapEx projects.
Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP and PHA.
Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, and startup in an operating plant.
Familiarity with regulated, high-hazard, or PSM-driven environments.
Exposure to continuous improvement or capacity expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead capital projects in the process area across the full lifecycle, from concept, justification, and design through execution, commissioning, and handover.
Own project scope, budget, schedule, and risk management, delivering against business and operational targets.
Partner with operations to identify capacity expansion, cost optimization, and process improvement opportunities and translate them into scalable engineering solutions.
Develop and manage technical deliverables, including P&IDs, layouts, specifications, calculations, and engineering documentation.
Drive vendor selection, contractor management, and equipment procurement, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to timelines.
Lead installation, commissioning, and startup activities and integrate project outcomes into live operations.
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, corporate governance processes, and capital approval frameworks.
Champion Process Safety Management, including Management of Change activities, HAZOP/PHA participation, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, automation, quality, and SHE teams to deliver sustainable project outcomes.
Track project performance and proactively resolve issues to support successful delivery.