Senior Packaging Project Engineer – Chocolate BU (Lead & Deliver)

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

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Regional Project Engineer to join the Snacking North America Chocolate Packaging Team. You will lead packaging projects from scope through commissioning, coordinating with R&D, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to meet objectives and timelines.

The role requires deep experience in process, packaging, electrical/controls, and utilities, plus strong contractor/vendor management and a willingness to travel 50% as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years' experience in a comparable technical position in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Proven track record in capital projects greater than $5M value.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross functional business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as contractors in a factory environment.
• Deep understanding of Process, Packaging, Electrical/Controls, Construction, Utilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and clean design.
• 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 and segment plans.
• Directing the design, modification, installation, and integration of systems in the following areas
• Communicate and collaborate with all Stakeholders and other functions to ensure capital project objectives are defined and achieved
• Ensure delivery of scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow for all projects per the Engineering Work Process
• Apply appropriate technologies to gain and sustain technical competitive advantage
• Understand and make decisions to improve business metrics such as ROA, FATR, EP
• Design systems and select equipment and/or direct third-party firms to meet their contract deliverables
• Participate in developing engineering standards and tools
• Support safety, security, and environmental policies
• Maximize asset utilization via lean design
• Onsite management of contractors and OEMs during installation & commissioning
• Leadership through commissioning, validation, and startup of equipment

Skills

Project leadership

Capital projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor/contract management

Engineering disciplines

Food safety

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical

MBA

M.Eng

PMP certification

Job description

Mars Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Regional Project Engineer to join the Snacking North America Chocolate Packaging Team. You will lead packaging projects from scope through commissioning, coordinating with R&D, Quality, Commercial, and Finance to meet objectives and timelines.

The role requires deep experience in process, packaging, electrical/controls, and utilities, plus strong contractor/vendor management and a willingness to travel 50% as project needs dictate.