Regional Project Engineer

Mars

Veghel

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual salary increase based on perfom

Pension scheme

Health insurance discount

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Access to Mars brands at discount

Job summary

Mars seeks a Regional Project Engineer to lead CAB investments across multiple sites, providing technical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams in packaging, process, utilities and facilities. You will manage capital projects in live manufacturing environments and collaborate with suppliers and contractors.

We value a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical, Biochemical, or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget in a

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering.
3–5 years engineering/technical experience in packaging, process or utilities.
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage capital projects.

Responsibilities

Deliver projects from scoping to close using Mars Project Management curriculum.
Lead engineering contractors and subcontractors during all project phases.
Maintain effective supplier relationships to support quality, reliability and delivery.
Manage project budgets for assigned projects, ensuring delivery within financial objectives.
Define and execute technical solutions aligned with safety, food safety, environmental and legal obligations.
Hold primary responsibility for installation activities, ensuring safe execution and readiness for commissioning.
Develop equipment performance specs to support procurement and FAT.
Act as a functional expert providing technical guidance to other departments.
Participate in Regional COP, contributing to global standards and improvements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Regional Project Engineer to lead the development and delivery of CAB investments across multiple sites. The role provides technical expertise and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams delivering a portfolio of engineering projects, which may include digital manufacturing, process, packaging, utilities and broader facilities or infrastructure scopes.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering or similar.

Project management experience and/or training is an advantage, but not a must.

Job Description

What are we looking for?

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering or similar.

Project management experience and/or training is an advantage, but not a must.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

3-5 years engineering/technical experience in packaging/process or utilities.

Strong technical background in at least one discipline (packaging, process, utilities) with the ability to work across adjacent disciplines.

Working knowledge of safety, food safety and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments is an advantage but not a must.

Experience

Delivery of capital projects with significant content within live manufacturing environments.

Budget management and cost control.

Management of system integrators, contractors and technology vendors.

Ability to apply known technologies independently while working effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Deliver projects in accordance with the Mars Project Management curriculum, from technical scoping through design, execution, and project closure.

Lead engineering contractors and subcontractors during all project phases.

Maintain effective supplier relationships to support quality, reliability, and efficient project delivery.

Manage project budgets for assigned projects, ensuring delivery within approved financial objectives.

Define and execute technical solutions ensuring alignment with business needs, engineering standards, human safety, food safety, environmental, and legal obligations.

Hold primary responsibility for installation activities, ensuring safe execution and readiness for commissioning.

Develop and align equipment performance specifications to support procurement, equipment ordering, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Act as a functional expert providing technical guidance to other departments in specific technology areas.

Participate actively in the Regional Community of Practice (COP), contributing to global standards, supporting standard reviews and improvements, and driving consistent implementation across the cluster.

Maintain awareness of industry trends in the relevant field.

What We Offer

Engaging work environment: Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Competitive Compensation: Attractive financial rewards, including a performance-based Business Bonus and annual salary increase based on performance.

Comprehensive Well-being: We are committed to your well-being. Our benefits package includes a discount to health insurance, a company-funded Employee Assistance Program, and an annual contribution toward your personal health and wellness initiatives.

Secure Future: A generous pension scheme to help you plan for the long term.

Career Growth: Personalized development plans and dedicated support to help you build your career.

Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.

Leadership & Purpose: Working in a people & purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build today the world we want tomorrow, led by experienced leaders.

Development Opportunities: At Mars, our associates are central to our success, which is why everyone has early development plan to bring them closer to their goals, supported by coaches, buddies or trainings.