Sr. Project Engineer

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

Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer

Accelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what's next for Snacking. It's home to both emerging and enduring brands, including KIND, trü frü, Nature's Bakery, RXBAR, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, and Rice Krispies Treats. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a start-up, our Division has the ambition to accelerate the future of snacking by delivering products consumers love today, discovering category-shaping innovations for tomorrow, and developing entrepreneurial teams whose impact will last for generations.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be a vital technical leader driving the design, installation, and end-to-end execution of capital and engineering projects that give our brands a competitive edge. Embedded directly within our site technical and engineering communities, you will combine hands-on technical mastery with strategic project ownership-turning bold ideas into high-impact operational realities.

We're looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big, agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast, and driven performers with a growth mindset. If you want to do cool things with fun people while making a lasting operational impact, you've found the right place!

What are we looking for?

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

What will be your key responsibilities?

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

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including an annual company bonus.

Thebase pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, andexperience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the positionand employee's work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicablepolicies andplans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee's work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.Employees will also receivethe following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee's work schedule):120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year,and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.

USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00