Regional Engineering Project Manager

Mars Food US, LLC; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global food company is seeking a Site Project Engineer in Mexico City. This role requires a degree in engineering and 5-10 years of experience in a technical position, preferably within the food or pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include leading technical projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and a strong commitment to learning and development.

Servicios

Access to in-house Mars University

Industry competitive salary

Company bonus

Formación

• 5-10 years’ experience in a technical position within food, beverage or pharmaceutical industries.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles across multiple disciplines.
• Experience managing financial concepts related to projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead technical projects ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Make cost estimations and manage CAPEX budgets.
• Lead engineering studies and project design proposals.
• Ensure availability of project documentation.
• Support start-up and optimization of new installations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Cost estimation

Project management

Engineering principles

Communication

Educación

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

As a Site Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and installation of projects. Your role will be a senior active member of the Engineering community, site technical team, the local engineering team, and assigned project team(s). Additionally, you will be responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully execute and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 5-10 years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable.

• Basic understanding of engineering principles - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area of expertise (for specific job requirement i.e. controls, process, packaging).

• Understanding and experience managing key financial concepts related to projects.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead technical projects, ensuring that all installed systems and equipment meet all relevant requirements (Quality, EHS, Regulatory, Engineering Standards etc.) and being an active leader and participant in the project development process.
• Make cost estimations, investment proposals and management of the CAPEX budgets.
• Update and control the project financial planning and reporting.
• Lead a team of site contractors to guarantee the project deliverables.
• Lead engineering studies, project design, scope and planning proposals.
• Evaluation of (supplier) proposals, technical documents/drawings, and Technical discussions with suppliers.
• Cross-check of supplier calculations, specification of equipment, appendages and instrumentation.
• Compilation of process and functional descriptions.
• Ensure the availability of Project documentation.
• Support start-up of new installations, commissioning, validation and optimization.
• Interface with R&D, Q&FS, Operations, S&F and Public Affairs functions in order to ensure project targets.
• Change management for technical projects.
• Ensure, when applicable, the continuous development of junior engineers through training, engagement sessions and coaching.
• Transfer global engineering knowledge to local team.
• Engaging project team members, encouraging them to proactively perform assigned tasks.
• The engineering knowledge required to execute complex projects at the same time.
• Engineering and design decisions required to execute complex projects at the same time.
• Complying with and reinforcing safety, security, environmental and financial policies.
• Developing skills that support excellence in execution and leadership.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re 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.