MECHANICAL / PRODUCTION ENGINEER
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | London Central , London |
| Industry Sector | Mechanical |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | Competitive Plus Benefits |
| Reference | 7596 & 8439 |
| Date Advertised | 02-06-2008 - 14:27 |
Description
The Unilever Food and Health Research Institute (UFHRI) is Unilevers central research institute for the Food Business. UFHRI creates and delivers business relevant and unique solutions underpinning brand innovation programs, based on scientific and technological capabilities.
The Department Process Science industrializes innovative product concepts, by hygienic, safe & stable, cost effective design of equipment, processes & supply chain.
Within this department, the Production Engineering skill-base aims to use fundamental understanding of production-/ mechanical engineering principles to deliver the best industrial production (conceptual) method. Do you find in challenging to enhance our skill-base team in the role of a:
Job content:
•Develop and implement novel production solutions (or improvements) and innovations into food manufacturing
•Create, build and maintain expertise on product/format handling and assembly systems within the area of production engineering
•Propose and carry out applied research necessary for project delivery
•Contribute to internal and external research projects and collaborations
•Providing input into various projects and multi disciplinary teams, which will require independent planning and execution of tasks
Job requirements vacancy number 7596:
•PhD in Mechanical engineering or MSc with relevant experience
•Proven record in model based design and optimisation techniques in the area of mechanical systems dynamics, kinematics and strength/fatigue of materials.
Job requirements vacancy number 8439:
•PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or MSc with relevant experience
•Proven record in model based design and optimisation techniques in the area of production engineering, with a combination of specializations in engineering mechanics, material science and reliability
General job requirements:
•Fluent in English, both written and oral (Dutch is not essential)
•An active external network in would be an advantage
•An open and challenging mind seeking
•Independently setting up and carrying out research projects
•Good team player with strong communication skills (both written and orally)
•Excellent scientific skills and practical creativity
Our offer & benefits:
•Good opportunities to pursue your goal: both professionally & personally
•Attractive employment conditions, such as a collective healthcare insurance, good pension, competitive salary & bonus, 25 holidays & 13 compensation days
•A two year contract with the prospect of a steady contract after two years
•National and international career opportunities!
Apply now!
The position Mechanical / Production Engineer (vacancy nr. 7596 & 8439) is based in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands.
Interested? For more information about this job, please look at our websites www.unilever.nl for Dutch applicants and www.unilever.com for international applicants. Do you wish to apply? Leave your rsum and your letter of motivation on our website. For more information please contact Unilever Recruitment at int-31-0800-0201078.
Unilevers mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Around the world our foods as well as Home and Personal Care brands, such as Knorr, Dove, Omo, Slim*Fast, Hellmanns, Ben & Jerrys, Axe, Lipton and Becel are chosen by individual consumers 150 million times a day. Worldwide, 250.000 employees in 90 countries are working for Unilever.
