Process/Product Implementation Engineer

Mars; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Mars University for learning and development

Competitive salary

Company bonus and 401K matching program

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Process/Product Implementation Engineer in Lewisburg, Ohio. This role involves leading the implementation of new products and processes, executing R&D strategies, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Candidates must possess a BS in Engineering or equivalent experience, along with advanced problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities. The position also offers competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and a 401K matching program.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel to other sites is required.
• Experience with factory processes related to both Making and Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth and efficiency.
• Lead line trials and provide technical inputs throughout product implementation.
• Establish operational control systems for product launches.
• Execute trials for process and product validations.
• Lead coordination of cross-functional projects and drive efficiency.
• Support Safety, Quality CI, and Environment initiatives.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving techniques

Six Sigma methodologies

Strong analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to transfer procedures and training

Education

BS in Engineering or Technical field

At least 5 years of equivalent direct experience in manufacturing or related environment

Job description

Process/Product Implementation Engineer

The PPI (Process/Product Implementation) will lead the implementation of new products, processes, and packaging equipment and systems at the site, driving improvement in capabilities and capacities through all major changes impacting process, product, and packaging.

Job Description

The PPI (Process/Product Implementation) will lead the implementation of new products, processes, and packaging equipment and systems in the site, driving improvement in capabilities and capacities through all major changes impacting process, product, and packaging.

What are we looking for?

• BS in Engineering, Supply, or a Technical field of study, or at least 5 years of equivalent direct experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
• Advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 sigma methodologies.
• Strong understanding of current factory processes in both Making and Packaging.
• Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to others.
• Candidate must be willing to travel to other Royal Canin sites to gain knowledge of the packaging & processing line equipment.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality & efficiency by implementing new R&D innovations on site regarding product, pack, process and packaging equipment/lines.
• Lead line trials, complete trial reports and provide technical inputs to the global R&D industrialization team throughout the activity lifecycle for product implementation projects.
• Responsible for the establishment of operational control systems including change management, industrial go, hand over I, hand over II, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following the industrialization process in QuEST.
• Execute trials in DFVS / CVS for process and product validations of new line / equipment in collaboration with the CVS team and Regional Deploy Techno specialist, share results to complete Hand Over 1 related to the techno part.
• Join the regional PPI platform with respect to technology, best practice, and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures.
• Lead the coordination of projects between a cross‑functional team of people (on site and off site) to step‑change projects or drive efficiency.
• Support Safety, Quality CI and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE service.
• Participate in investment submission to identify and assess benefits.
• Work on new standards related to Engineering / Conformance / Food Safety, and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected perimeter.
• Collaborate with Operating and Technical department to validate any standard definition, related to Engineering / Conformance / Food Safety, and to deploy them.
• Support the CI / FI team on KPI analysis to identify key improvements and increase efficiency and capacity.
• Use expertise to support the factory operation (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging 6 sigma.
• Own training module definition to develop and sustain associate’s functional capabilities in particular in‑process (grinding, extrusion), packaging and flow area.

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.
• 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 and 401K matching program.