Regional Engineering Manager – Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Regional Engineering Manager- Controls to lead the Controls Team across multiple sites, developing control systems for automated manufacturing and packaging lines.

You will guide design, programming, and installation of electrical and control systems, drive safety and environmental compliance, and deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Expect 20-50% travel and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering).
• 8-12 years of experience in a comparable technical position in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferred.
• Strong engineering fundamentals across processes: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services.
• Experience leading high‑performance teams with good communication and influence.
• Travel requirement of 20-50% depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project management leadership to deliver projects meeting business objectives.
• Promote safety, trust, and environmental compliance within the team.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards for Global and North American projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget; use project management techniques to guide projects.
• Lead detailed project scope, schedules, and deliverables with teams, contractors and vendors.

Skills

8-12 years experience

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical preferred)

Advanced degree in Engineering

MBA

PMP certification

Job description

Job Description:

**LOCATIONS**

Jackson, TN – Kansas City, Kansas – Cary, NC – Cincinnati, OH

The Regional Engineering Manager- Controls will provide functional and technical support for the Controls Team and will be responsible for the leadership and development of the Associates on the team.

The Regional Engineering Manager is responsible for the development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and packaging systems and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.

Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, functional and equipment specifications, instrumentation selection and operator interface development. The Regional Engineering Manager also directs the modification and installation of electrical and control systems.

What are we looking for?

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering
• 8-12 years’ experience in a comparable technical position – food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
• Basic understanding of engineering principals – knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services
• In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise
• Team skills – high-performance team experience
• Good communication, listening and influencing skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Innovative thinking
• Able to work collaboratively with other groups
• 20-50% travel requirement depending on project demands

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Engineering, MBA
• PMP certification

What will be your key responsibilities?

• The technical and project management knowledge required to execute projects that deliver stated business objectives
• Contributing to a winning environment which promotes safety, trust and confidence
• Ensure that team members are complying with and reinforcing safety, security and environmental policies
• Developing skills that support excellence in execution and leadership, including effective communications and establishing clear accountability with the project team, contractors and vendors
• Creating and supporting Global and North American engineering standards
• Meeting agreed upon commitments of project scope, time, and budget
• Using the adopted project management techniques to manage projects
• Being an active leader and participant in the project development process
• Developing detailed project scope with clear deliverables
• Developing accurate and achievable project schedules

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.

Mars does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 134,400.00 – USD 184,800.00