Senior Packaging Project Engineer - Chocolate

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Great benefits package

Job summary

Mars Snacking North America Chocolate Packaging Team seeks a Sr. Packaging Project Engineer to design and install packaging systems from concept through startup. You will lead multi-discipline projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with R&D, Quality, Finance and other functions to meet business goals.

You will direct on-site installation, commissioning, and safety while driving lean design and asset efficiency. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on project demands.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable.
• Proven track record in successfully developing and executing capital projects greater than $5M value.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross functional business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms and installation contractors.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles across Process, Packaging, Electrical/Controls, Construction, Utilities.
• Food safety knowledge and clean design experience.
• Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills.
• 50% travel requirement depending on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative Packaging Engineering solutions that drive a competitive advantage.
• Accurately scope and estimate capital projects that are technically feasible and meet business plans.
• Lead design, modification, installation, and integration of packaging systems.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to define objectives.
• Ensure scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow align with the Engineering Work Process.
• Select technologies to gain technical competitive advantage.
• Oversee onsite installation, commissioning, and safety for contractors.
• Lead commissioning, validation, and startup of equipment.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Capital projects

Vendor management

Engineering disciplines

Food safety

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical

MBA

PMP certification

8+ years experience

Industry knowledge in food/beverage/pharma

Subject matter expertise in relevant tech

Job description

Mars Snacking North America Chocolate Packaging Team seeks a Sr. Packaging Project Engineer to design and install packaging systems from concept through startup. You will lead multi-discipline projects, manage budgets, and coordinate with R&D, Quality, Finance and other functions to meet business goals.

You will direct on-site installation, commissioning, and safety while driving lean design and asset efficiency. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on project demands.