Project Engineer

Mars Incorporated in; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Mars Snacking North America is seeking a Regional Project Engineer in Process Engineering to lead projects from ideation to closure within our North America team. This role may manage large capital projects related to product distribution, packaging, palletizing and warehousing, and will require 30-50% travel.

Based at one of Battle Creek, Cary, Jackson, Kansas City, or Chicago. You will own scheduling, budgeting and contractor oversight to ensure safe, compliant installations and successful

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a technical role within food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Proven track record in executing capital projects >$1M.
• Ability to manage engineering consultants and contractors in a factory environment.
• Deep understanding of processing engineering principles.
• Experience with food safety.
• Strong communication, listening and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative Process Engineering solutions that drive a competitive advantage.
• Accurately scope and estimate capital projects that are technically feasible and meet business plans.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders across R&D, Quality, Commercial, Finance to align objectives.
• Ensure delivery of scope, timeline, budget and cash flow per the Engineering Work Process.
• Onsite management of contractors and OEMs during installation, ensuring safe work environment.
• Lead commissioning, validation and startup of equipment.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

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

What are we looking for?

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

What would be your key responsibilities?

• 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

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