Job Description:
Project Engineer - Multiple OpeningsLocations: Cleveland, TN, Gainesville, GA or Hackettstown, NJ
This Regional Project Engineering Role will be a part of the Mars Snacking North America Packaging engineering team. The individual in this role will be responsible for all aspects of planning and execution of capital & non-capital projects from ideation through project closure. This role will be responsible to lead and steward technology execution for product distribution, primary packaging, secondary packaging, and palletizing across the full range of Mars' iconic brand portfolio including M&M's®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, SKITTLES®, STARBURST®, TWIX®, DOVE®, and more.
What are we looking for?
Minimum:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 4+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position
- Proven track record in successfully executing capital projects of greater than $1M value.
- Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment.
- Proven deep understanding of packaging engineering principles
- Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
- 30%-50% travel requirement
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
- 4+ years comparable technical experience within food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable
- Prior knowledge and experience in food safety and clean design a plus
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
- 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)
- Onsite management of contractors and OEMs during installation Including creating and ensuring a safe work environment for contractors and associates
- Leadership through commissioning, validation, and startup of equipment
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 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 85,875.00 - USD 118,083.00Similar Jobs
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.
