Senior Packaging Project Engineer: Lead $5M+ Capital Projects

Mars; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Sr. Packaging Project Engineer to lead packaging equipment projects across North America.

You will design, install, and commission systems, manage cross-functional teams, and drive projects from business case to startup in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Highlights include directing multi-discipline projects, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering value through lean design and asset optimization.

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 as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment
• Proven deep understanding of engineering principles - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical/Controls, Construction, Utilities
• Prior knowledge and experience in food safety and clean design
• 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 (R&D, Quality, Commercial, Finance) to ensure capital project objectives are clearly defined and achieved
• Ensure delivery of scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow for all assigned engineering projects in accordance with the Engineering Work Process (EWP).
• Seeking and applying appropriate technologies to gain and sustain technical competitive advantage.
• Understanding and making decisions to improve business metrics, such as Return on Total Asset earnings (ROTA), Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio (FATR), Economic Profit (EP), etc.
• Designing systems and selecting equipment and/or directing third-party engineering and/or system integrator firms providing design services to meet their contract deliverables.
• Actively participating in the development of engineering standards and tools.
• Supporting safety, security, and environmental policies.
• Maximizing asset utilization through value-added engineering and lean design.
• Onsite management of contractors and OEMs during installation & commissioning; Includes creating, monitoring, and sustaining a safe work environment for contractors and associates
• Leadership through commissioning, validation, and startup of equipment

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Capital projects

Engineering principles

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical

MBA

PMP certification

Job description

Mars is seeking a Sr. Packaging Project Engineer to lead packaging equipment projects across North America.

You will design, install, and commission systems, manage cross-functional teams, and drive projects from business case to startup in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Highlights include directing multi-discipline projects, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering value through lean design and asset optimization.