Project Engineer

Mars UK; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars UK is seeking a Project Engineer to lead site engineering projects, ensuring safety, asset conservation, and food safety compliance. You will manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams for on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and the ability to influence stakeholders across levels while maintaining regulatory compliance and site standards. Travel across NA/Canada is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in project engineering and capital project management in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and food safety principles and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in complex environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in North America and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety leadership and ensure contractors are trained and accountable.
• Ensure compliance with Mars HSE and Asset Conservation Standards.
• Lead risk assessments and safety reviews.
• Design, validate, and document engineering solutions with proper approvals.
• Lead end-to-end project management from concept to handover using RC PMP process.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with Site QFS teams and R&D for food safety and quality risk management.
• Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Safety & HSE principles

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Project Engineer

Our Project Engineer is responsible for leading and executing engineering projects at the site, ensuring adherence to Mars Standards for Safety, Asset Conservation and Quality & Food Safety.

This role requires advanced project management skills and the ability to provide strong technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with Regulatory and Mars Standards.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in project engineering and capital project management, preferably in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical or FMCG
• Strong foundational understanding of safety, quality and food safety principles and standards, regulatory compliance and HSE and Q&FS systems within manufacturing operations
• Exceptionally strong project management credentials, with experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in complex and/or ambiguous business environments
• History of building internal and external relationships and interaction with management at all levels
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Work history and exposure across diverse geographic markets is advantageous.
• 50% travel in North America and Canada

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

What will be your key responsibilities?

Associate Safety & Asset Conservation – Your First Responsibility

• Provide visible leadership to foster a strong safety culture, ensuring all contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders are properly trained, actively engaged, and held accountable for safe behaviors
• Champion a zero‑incident environment by ensuring that all projects fully comply with all local safety and environmental regulations as well as Mars HSE and Asset Conservation Standards
• Ensure all contractors and suppliers on site follow site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for all engineering works prior to any project execution
• Lead safety reviews and toolbox talk for project teams and contractors
• Integrate safety‑by‑design principles into all engineering solutions and drive improvements in machine safety, ergonomic design, and hazard elimination
• Lead incident investigations related to engineering projects, corrective actions, and risk mitigation processes to prevent recurrence
• Protect site assets by ensuring proper installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment

Quality & Food Safety – Site’s License to Operate

• Design and execute projects in compliance with local food safety and quality regulatory requirements as well as Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards
• Partner with Site Q&FS teams to assess project‑related food safety risks and implement change management processes to avoid product contamination or quality impact
• Ensure all equipment and installations meet Mars facility and hygienic design standards
• Coordinate validation activities with Site Operations, R&D and other stakeholders during FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ where required
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring engineering compliance documentation is complete
• Maintain accurate documentation including P&IDs, SOP updates, and technical files

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end project management using RC PMP process for assigned engineering projects, from concept through execution, commissioning and handover
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures
• Manage project teams, including internal associates, contractors, and suppliers
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery
• Manage vendor selection, contractor performance, and procurement processes with support from MGS Indirect stakeholders
• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with Mars standards
• Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders and leadership teams
• Responsible for leading projects up to $30M or part of a team on larger projects greater than $30M
• May lead projects across multiple factory locations

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Provide advanced technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, automation, or process systems to site Technical Teams when required
• Partner with site FI and Operations Teams to troubleshoot complex operational technical problems and support root cause analysis
• Standardize engineering solutions across the site where applicable

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure alignment between site CBN priorities, country and regional business objectives and engineering project execution
• Present project updates, risks, and financial summaries to site, regional and global leadership teams
• Build strong vendor and contractor relationships

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

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