Regional Controls Engineering Manager – Travel 20–50%

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in the United States is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager- Controls to lead the Controls Team and drive development of control systems for automated manufacturing and packaging lines.

You will supervise project execution, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and collaborate across functions to deliver on-time, on-scope results with a strong emphasis on leadership, technical excellence, and cross-group collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 8-12 years’ experience in a comparable technical position in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable.
• Understanding of Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services.
• Strong communication, listening and influencing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other groups.
• Travel 20-50% depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project management for projects delivering business objectives.
• Contribute to a safety-forward environment and build trust.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security and environmental policies.
• Develop leadership and execution capabilities across the team and partners.
• Create and support Global and North American engineering standards.
• Meet commitments of scope, time and budget.
• Apply project management techniques to manage projects.
• Lead and participate in the project development process.
• Define detailed project scope with clear deliverables.
• Prepare accurate and achievable schedules.

Skills

Engineering degree

Team leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Travel 20-50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in the United States is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager- Controls to lead the Controls Team and drive development of control systems for automated manufacturing and packaging lines.

You will supervise project execution, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and collaborate across functions to deliver on-time, on-scope results with a strong emphasis on leadership, technical excellence, and cross-group collaboration.