Strategic Industrial Engineer - Supply Chain & Capital

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

Job summary

Mars is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Chicago, IL to lead strategic manufacturing and sourcing solutions across our production network. You will analyze supply strategies, optimize the innovation pipeline, and identify cost-saving opportunities while driving continuous improvement and timely implementation of initiatives across multiple plants.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and advancing long-term site Master Planning to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) or Supply Chain/Operations Research.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain strategy, or corporate operations.
• Experience with financial appraisals (make-vs-buy, COGS modeling, or cost-reduction initiatives).
• Experience supporting capital investment projects or working within capital management frameworks.
• Data-driven capacity modeling, bottleneck analysis, and equipment throughput evaluation.
• Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Finance, Commercial, and local plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Innovation management: lead supply-side initiatives from design to manufacturing execution; champion Supply Chain in the Quest stage-gate process.

Skills

Data-driven capacity modeling

Bottleneck analysis

Equipment throughput evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or related Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Mars is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Chicago, IL to lead strategic manufacturing and sourcing solutions across our production network. You will analyze supply strategies, optimize the innovation pipeline, and identify cost-saving opportunities while driving continuous improvement and timely implementation of initiatives across multiple plants.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and advancing long-term site Master Planning to align