Job Description:
Principal Project Engineer - Mars Snacking
The Principal Project Engineer is the technical and project lead within Mars Snacking for the Controls, Automation, and Digital Team. This role will be responsible for the development of control systems, digital initiatives, and physical automation for manufacturing processes and packaging systems and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage and align to business objects and goals. Developing and sustaining vision, strategy and digital programs in support of our Smart Factory initiatives will be key.
Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, functional and equipment specifications, instrumentation selection and operator interface development. The Principal Project Engineer also directs the modification and installation of electrical, control systems, factory OT, physical automation, and smart factory technologies through capital projects and site consultant support.
What are we looking for?
Minimum of a Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering). An advanced degree in Engineering, MBA or PMP certification considered is preferred
Minimum 10 years' experience in a relevant technical position with Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical or related industry.
Broad understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services
In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise
Experience building and supporting strategy and vision.
Demonstrated success in collaborating cross functionally, communicating and listening to influence business stakeholders.
Team and Project Management Experience. Ability to manage multiple projects to deliver, safe, secure and environmentally responsible results aligned to the project objectives.
Experience mentoring and coaching other Engineers
Approximately 20-50% travel requirement depending on project demands.
What will your key responsibilities be?
Lead, Develop, Coach and Mentor other Engineers.
Collaborate with Regional Engineering Directors, Sr. Regional Engineering Managers, Regional Engineering Managers, Project Managers and key stakeholders to ensure all project implementations are in line with business strategies and targets,
Provide technical leadership and recommendations based on the most state of the art functional tools and methodologies
Develop and Lead projects that meet business and segment objectives
Drive initiatives that shorten new product and project cycle times
Drive initiatives that improve implementation efficiencies as well as operational efficiencies
Establish key asset targets for segment and identify technology platforms that should be used in segment
Work with R&D and cross functional teams to establish design for manufacturing criteria in assigned segments
Drive lean ways of working in the engineering process and as a project deliverable
Drive decisions to improve business measurements such as ROTA, FATR etc.
Provide alternatives with value added engineering and lean design
Support the development of technology platforms
Drive to identify, protect and expand intellectual property of corporation
Contribute to the development of standards for equipment, systems and engineering processes
Develop external business relationships including construction contractors and engineering resources
Proactively develop practices and methodologies that increase the effectiveness and reduces the costs of engineering
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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 benefits package, including company bonus.
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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 locations listed within the job posting:USD 133,067.00 - USD 182,958.00Top Skills
What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.
Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™.
We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
