Job Description:
Senior Project Engineer
As a Senior Project Engineer, lead the development and execution of packaging and processing solutions that support Innovation and Supply Chain initiatives. Deliver cost-effective, high-quality project scope definition, equipment specifications, and technical recommendations through strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment. These roles will either be based out of Jackson, TN, Chicago, IL, Battle Creek, MI or Cary, NC.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of work experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry or 15 years of relevant technical experience.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles from the following disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction and Project Management.
- Experience leading and managing projects and project teams.
- Effective communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to a wide range of individuals and audiences with different knowledge levels.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% or more depending on project demands.
What will your key responsibilities be?
- Driving Value Creation Through Technical Excellence
Apply engineering expertise and sound decision-making to deliver projects that achieve business objectives, improve operational performance, and create sustainable value.
- Advancing Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capability
Lead the development and implementation of packaging, manufacturing, and process technologies that enhance reliability, efficiency, quality, and productivity across the supply chain.
- Championing Consumer, Safety, and Sustainability Priorities
Deliver safe, sustainable, and consumer-focused solutions while fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and responsible business practices.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom).
- A strong focus on 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.
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 148,720.00Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 7 years of work experience in a comparable technical position in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or a related industry
- Alternatively, 15 years of relevant technical experience
- Working knowledge of process, packaging, electrical, construction, and project management engineering principles
- Experience leading and managing projects and project teams
- Effective communication skills for conveying complex information to varied audiences
- Ability to travel approximately 50% or more depending on project demands
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.
Mars Insights
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.
