Senior Process Innovation Engineer - Scale-Up & Deployment

Mars; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Mars in Franklin, TN is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the development and deployment of projects for the Petfood SBU, spanning cat and dog product formats. You will apply extensive engineering knowledge to plan, organize, and implement new technologies in collaboration with Product, Packaging, Pilot Plant, and Quality teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in chemical, food, or mechanical engineering, 6+ years in R&D or engineering, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Food, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in R&D or Engineering development.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Master’s/Ph.D. in Chemical, Food or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage capital projects to install scalable equipment in the pilot plant.
• Lead test plan development, experimental setup, test execution and data analysis at pilot and factory scales.
• Develop scalable process specifications with Product Development and Supply Engineering.
• Identify and evaluate innovative processing options based on product attribute requirements.
• Provide technical support to product development, QS and Supply on new or existing processes.
• Build and maintain networks within Technology, Product Implementation, Packaging, Engineering, QS and Platform Technology teams.
• Lead translation of technology ideas into visual models and working prototypes.
• Provide scalable technology platforms aligned with the business strategy.
• Delivery of IP for technical insulation of new technology.
• Proficient with Lean Thinking and Value Added Engineering.
• Assist in scale-up risk management and introduction of technology into supply chain.
• Minor Project and Budget responsibilities with potential contractor/technician management.

Skills

Creative thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Food, Mechanical Engineering

Master’s/Ph.D. in Chemical, Food or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mars in Franklin, TN is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the development and deployment of projects for the Petfood SBU, spanning cat and dog product formats. You will apply extensive engineering knowledge to plan, organize, and implement new technologies in collaboration with Product, Packaging, Pilot Plant, and Quality teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in chemical, food, or mechanical engineering, 6+ years in R&D or engineering, and the ability to travel up to 50%.