The Associate Project Implementation Engineer ensures that all start-ups are safe deliver high-quality products and fulfill business objectives through effective leadership collaboration and technical expertise. This role executes the commissioning validation and start-up (CVS) process for capital projects ensuring safe high-quality project delivery that meets business objectives and critical success factors (CSFs).

What are we looking for

Minimum:

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or associates degree in engineering or other technical field of study and 2 years of experience in a TPM/technical manufacturing environment.

• Good communication listening and influencing skills

• Comprehensive understanding of the CVS (Commissioning Validation & Start-up) process lean thinking methodology and their application to the site environment

• Demonstrate leadership skills and a strong ability to troubleshoot / problem solve

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)

• Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds

• Must be able to work flexible hours and able to travel up to 25%

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in engineering considered a plus

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership:Integrate cross-functional teams to execute the CVS process for new products equipment and projects from pre-engineering through project closure.

• Planning & Execution:Manage execution plans budgets schedules and resource allocation to support project milestones. Ensure materials and resources are in the right place at the right time.

• Problem Solving:Identify and address gaps using problem-solving methodologies; use data tracking to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness with cross-functional partners.

• Cross-functional Partner Engagement:Support clear communication between operations supporting site functions and engineering; communicate project plans status and milestones using storytelling and visualization.

• CVS Activities:Coordinate and drive execution planning meetings de-risking workshops Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and cross-functional decision-making teams.

• Handover Strategy and Tracking:Lead the team through the Handover process ensuring relevant items are completed with supporting evidence. Support site audits as needed.

• Asset Readiness:Ensure asset-specific readiness compliance with MSE Pillar design requirements and that site processes and success criteria are in place at each milestone.

• Performance Metrics:Ensure projects deliver the committed benefits CSFs and targets specified in the project charter and/or equipment specifications by tracking progress against KPIs and milestones.

• Training Integration:Ensure Operations & Maintenance training plans are executed and identify any gaps proactively; ensure training plan is on track per execution plan agreements.

• Continuous Improvement:Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain a zero-waste mindset and ideate ways to reduce waste during execution.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Drive mutual accountability identify resourcing gaps and support other functions to achieve project milestones.

• Risk Management:Proactively communicate site needs and requirements identifying risks that could impact products people or sites.

• Expand Beyond Projects:Depending on project workload this role can support sites R&D or engineering initiatives to drive value beyond projects.

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

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

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

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