Principal Engineer, Digital Manufacturing Innovation
About The Role
The Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Insights, is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving McCain’s global digital manufacturing transformation. This role leads the strategy, architecture, and execution of advanced analytics and AI-driven solutions to enable intelligent, connected manufacturing across a global network of production facilities. Acting as both a technical authority and strategic advisor, this position shapes how data and technology improve operational efficiency, quality, and productivity.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Define and execute a global manufacturing analytics and digital transformation roadmap
- Leverage AI, IoT, and cloud-based platforms to lead large-scale initiatives
- Architect scalable analytics solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, and cloud systems
- Develop AI/ML models for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and process optimization
- Drive improvements in OEE, production efficiency, and product quality outcomes
- Establish and enforce data governance and standardization frameworks
- Partner with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, and ITP
- Present data-driven insights and ROI-based recommendations to senior leadership
- Identify and scale Industry 4.0 technologies, including digital twins, smart sensors, and automation
- Lead organizational change initiatives and build digital capabilities across the business
What You’ll Need To Be Successful
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing analytics, digital transformation, or industrial automation
- 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role
- Deep expertise in industrial systems such as MES, SCADA, and PLCs, as well as cloud-based data platforms
- Strong background in AI/ML, predictive analytics, and data architecture
- Proficiency with tools such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau
- Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Proven ability to quantify and deliver measurable business value
- Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or related disciplines are considered an asset
About The Team
You will join McCain’s Manufacturing Digital team, working closely with global manufacturing operations, supply chain, and technology partners. This team is focused on building next-generation digital capabilities that enable intelligent, data-driven manufacturing and support McCain’s broader digital transformation strategy.
About McCain
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Leadership Principles
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain Experience
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Compensation Package
$111,700.00 - $149,000.00 . USD annually + Bonus eligibility
About The Team
You will join McCain’s Manufacturing Digital team, working closely with global manufacturing operations, supply chain, and technology partners. This team is focused on building next-generation digital capabilities that enable intelligent, data-driven manufacturing and support McCain’s broader digital transformation strategy.
Benefits
- Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
- Retail savings benefits
- Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
- Vacation and holidays
- Company-supported volunteering time
- Mental health resources
Job Family
Information Technology
Location(s)
- US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
- US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley
- US - United States of America : Nebraska : Grand Island
- US - United States of America : Washington : Othello
- US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
Company
McCain Foods USA, Inc.