Categories: Automotive, Manufacturing, Technology, Engineering, Digital Transformation

Nissan is looking for a passionate and forward-thinking professional to join the digitalization team at our Cantabria plant, leading the transformation that will shape the future of our industrial operations.

Mission and Main Objectives ​​

Lead the digital transformation of Nissan’s Cantabria plant by developing and executing a comprehensive digital strategy that aligns with corporate objectives. This role is pivotal in optimizing production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation through the integration of advanced digital technologies across all business areas.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Digital Strategy Development

• Design and implement the plant’s digital roadmap in alignment with Nissan’s strategic goals.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities for digitalization and emerging technology adoption.

Digital Project Management

• Lead digital transformation initiatives from planning through execution and post-implementation.

• Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Process Optimization

• Analyze production workflows and apply digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Deploy automation and real-time monitoring systems.

Data Management

• Define and implement data architecture and software solutions in collaboration with IT/IS.

• Oversee data collection, storage, and analysis to support data-driven decision-making.

Training and Capability Building

• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• Support training initiatives to enhance digital competencies across the plant.

Collaboration and Communication

• Ensure integration of digital strategy across all departments.

• Communicate progress and impact of digital initiatives to senior management.

Background and experience

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Automation and Electronics Engineering, or Telecommunications Engineering.

• Industrial Automation & Control: PLCs, SCADA, robotics, HMI systems; SAP integration.

• Data Analysis & Visualization: Power BI, Grafana, Tableau, Python, SQL.

• IoT & Connectivity: Sensor integration, edge computing, industrial protocols (Kepware, NNIFI, OPC-UA, MQTT).

• Industrial Networks: Network segmentation, cybersecurity.

• Data Science: Applied analytics in manufacturing environments.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in team management and development.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Agile project management.

• Proven experience in strategic planning and objective setting.

• Innovative and forward-thinking. Resilient and adaptable to rapid changes.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in uncertain environments.

• Proactive team player with flexibility and ability to work under pressure.

• Fluent in Spanish and English (C1 level desirable).

• Availability for business travel.

At Nissan, we believe that the differences among us – differences in race, gender, age, mindset, religion, people with disabilities and much more – make us stronger and equip us to better serve our customers and communities. We are committed to creating positive change that ensures transparency and inclusivity throughout the career journey, in order to build teams that create a sense of belonging for all members.

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