Job Description:
Process/Product Implementation Engineer
The PPI (Process/Product Implementation) will lead the implementation of new: products, processes and packaging equipment and systems in the site, drive improvement in capabilities and capacities through all major changes impacting process, product, and packaging.
What are we looking for?
BS in Engineering, Supply, or a Technical field of study, or at least 5 years of equivalent direct experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
Advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 sigma methodologies
Strong understanding of current factory process in both Making and Packaging
Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to other
Candidate must be willing to travel to other Royal Canin sites to gain knowledge of the packaging & processing line equipment
What will be your key responsibilities?
Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality & efficiency by implementing new R&D Innovations on site regarding product, pack, process and packaging equipment/lines
Lead lines trials, complete trial reports and provide technical inputs to global R&D industrialization team throughout activity lifecycle for product implementations projects
Responsible for the establishment of operational control systems including change management, industrial go, Hand over I, Hand over II, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process in QuEST
Execute trials in DFVS / CVS for process and product validations of new line / equipment in collaboration with CVS team and Regional Deploy Techno specialist. Share results to complete Hand Over 1 related to techno part
Join regional PPI platform with respect to technology, best practice, and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures.
Lead the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people (on site and off site) to step change projects or drive efficiency (Do it Best).
Support Safety, Quality CI and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE service.
Participate to investment submission to identify and assess benefits
Work on new standards, related to Engineering / Conformance / Food Safety, and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected perimeter
Collaborate with Operating and Technical department to validate any standard definition, related to Engineering / Conformance / Food Safety, and to deploy them
Support the CI / FI team on KPI analysis to identify key improvement and increase efficiency and capacity.
Use their expertise to support the factory operation (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging 6 sigma.
Own training module definition to develop and sustain associate’s functional capabilities in particular in-process (grinding, extrusion), packaging and flow area
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 benefits package, including company bonus and 401K matching program.
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Skills Required
- BS in Engineering, Supply, or Technical field of study, or equivalent experience in manufacturing
- Advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 Sigma methodologies
- Strong understanding of current factory processes in Making and Packaging
- Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills
- Willingness to travel to Royal Canin sites
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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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.
