Sr. Project Engineer -Chocolate BU Packaging

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

Job Description:

This Regional Project Engineering Role will be a part of the Mars Snacking North America Chocolate Business Unit Packaging Team. The Chocolate Packaging Engineering team executes all phases of packaging equipment projects in the North American region. We engineer, install and commission systems to pick up where processing ends and advance the product through all phases of packaging and handling to the factory dispatch dock doors. The technologies involved are varied and typically begin with product delivery / distribution and extend through primary, secondary and tertiary packaging machines / systems to the finished pallet and truck loading.

What are we looking for?

• 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
• Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
• 50% travel requirement depending on project demands.

Preferred Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical is preferred
• MBA or M. Eng preferred
• PMP certification
• 8+ years' experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry
• Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry
• Subject Matter Expertise in a relevant technology

What would be your key 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

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars
• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package
• 401(k) match
• Chance to work cross functionally, and add value and impact to the business
• If you are passionate,a great problem solver, resilient and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00