Engineer Factory Innovation

The Engineer Factory Innovation implements new packs products and raw materials by creating process specs and packaging running conditions to achieve all quality standards and deliver efficient operation on Mars Wrigley factory lines. Additionally this role manages R&D line trials by coordinating requests with the site value stream R&D Engineering and Commercial to ensure optimal execution and knowledge capture. Additional responsibilities for this role include coaching and mentoring newer associates as well as acting as a regional expert in certain packaging or process technical areas.

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering a closely related scientific or technical disciplines or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP) ISO Regulatory Guidelines Sensory and/or Microbiology.

• Demonstrated success influencing/leading others

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related scientific or technical disciplines or equivalent with 3 years experience in a closely related industry

• Experience in food packaging and/or processing with an understanding of processes and machine operation

• Six Sigma Green Belt

What will be your key responsibilities

• Be the key R&D factory interface for Packaging and Product Developers during the design and implementation of new packs products and raw materials.

• Apply Six Sigma and Design for Vertical Startup tools to evaluate risk assess and translate new packs products and raw materials to the factory.

• Design manage communicate and document factory line trials to

  • Evaluate new packaging products and raw materials

  • Assess alternate material vendors to ensure security of supply for critical items

• Create factory process recipes from approved product recipes for new products and raw materials

• Determine correct packaging target weights for optimal performance

• Document critical processing parameters in process specifications

• Supports development of standard run conditions and center lines as part of new product process and pack validation

• Assist Technical Services and value stream associates with escalated problem-solving opportunities

• Apply functional expertise to assist the regional FI team in optimization of the work across sites

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

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