Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects & Innovation

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Mars University access

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead end-to-end capital projects, driving process or packaging improvements for on-site manufacturing. You will own project scope from concept through commissioning, coordinating with site teams to deliver safe, compliant, and on-time execution.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5–10 years' experience in food, beverage, pharma, or CPG environments, with strong cross-functional leadership and a track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-10 years of proven experience in a comparable technical engineering role (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or CPG industry preferred).
• In-depth understanding of a designated functional engineering domain—specifically Process or Packaging.
• Strong proficiency across core engineering and capital project fundamentals (Process, Packaging, Electrical, Controls, or Construction Management).
• Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional projects from conceptual design through commissioning and handover.
• Familiarity with high-growth, fast-paced manufacturing environments or start-up-style operational agility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end engineering projects, ensuring safe, secure, on-time, and environmentally responsible execution.
• Deploy deep functional expertise (Process/Packaging) to deliver high-quality technical solutions that provide a tangible competitive advantage.
• Partner closely with cross-functional project teams, site technical staff, and local engineering communities, empowering members to proactively deliver milestones.
• Champion a safety-first culture by complying with and reinforcing all site safety, security, quality, and environmental standards.
• Foster an environment built on trust, transparency, and accountability while actively driving personal technical growth and mentoring peers.

Skills

Process/Packaging

Capital projects

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead end-to-end capital projects, driving process or packaging improvements for on-site manufacturing. You will own project scope from concept through commissioning, coordinating with site teams to deliver safe, compliant, and on-time execution.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5–10 years' experience in food, beverage, pharma, or CPG environments, with strong cross-functional leadership and a track record