Project Engineer

This Regional Project Engineering role will be a part of the Mars Snacking North America Process engineering team. This role will be responsible for all aspects of planning and executing projects from ideation to project closure. The scope could include leading and/or supporting large capital projects from product distribution packaging palletizing and warehousing depending on business needs. The role owns the overall leadership of process projects via the Mars Snacking Engineering Execution Standard.

This role will be based out of one of the following sites Battle Creek MI; Cary NC; Jackson TN; Kansas City KC; Chicago IL

Minimum:

• BS degree in Engineering

• 4 years experience in a comparable technical position - food beverage pharmaceutical or related industry

• Proven track record in successfully executing capital projects of greater than $1M value

• Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment

• Proven deep understanding of processing engineering principles

• Prior knowledge and experience in food safety

• Strong communication listening and influencing skills

• 30 - 50% travel requirement (depending on site location) IS A MUST with the opportunity of international travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge with hygienic design in Industrial Bakery operations

• Provide innovative Process Engineering solutions that drive a competitive advantage

• Accurately scope and estimate capital projects that are technically feasible and meet business and segment plans

• Communicate and collaborate with all Stakeholders and other functions (R&D Quality Commercial Finance) to ensure capital project objectives are clearly defined and achieved

• Ensure delivery of scope timeline budget and cash flow for all assigned engineering projects in accordance with the Engineering Work Process (EWP)

• Onsite management of contractors and OEMs during installation Including creating and ensuring a safe work environment for contractors and associates

• Leadership through commissioning validation and startup of equipment

• 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

• A strong focus on 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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