Job Description:
As a Sr. Site Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and installation of projects. Your role will be a senior active member of the Engineering community, site technical team, the local engineering team, and assigned project team(s). Additionally, you will be responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully execute and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.
What are we looking for?
Minimum
Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related field
5 + years of experience in a comparable technical position
A strong understanding of engineering principles demonstrated through multiple capital projects including process, packaging, electrical, construction, mechanical, or other similar applications
Proven deep understanding of engineering principles - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical/Controls, Construction, Utilities.
Proven track record in successfully executing capital projects of greater than $2M value.
Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment
Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
Preferred
Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
7+ experience in comparable technical position within food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry.
Prior knowledge and experience in food safety and clean design a plus
What will be your key responsibilities?
Managing capital projects end-to-end to deliver safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results.
Engaging project team members, encouraging them to proactively perform assigned tasks
Managing multiple responsibilities including project execution, functional support and self-development, concentrating on growing the role
Ensure delivery of scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow for all assigned engineering projects in accordance with the Engineering Work Process (EWP)
Contributing to a winning environment which promotes safety, trust and confidence
Complying with and reinforcing safety, security and environmental policies
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in a comparable technical position
- Proven experience executing capital projects greater than $2M value
- Strong understanding of engineering principles across process, packaging, electrical, construction, mechanical or similar applications
- Knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical/Controls, Construction, Utilities
- Ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms and mechanical/electrical installation contractors in a factory environment
- Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
- Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
- 7+ years experience in comparable technical position within food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry
- Prior knowledge and experience in food safety and clean design
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.
