Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Senior Project Engineer

Project ManagementPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeJackson, TN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is required.
Five to ten years of experience in a comparable technical position in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or a related industry is required.
A basic understanding of engineering principles and knowledge of Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction, or Computer Services engineering disciplines is required.
An in-depth understanding of the designated functional engineering area of expertise, such as Project Management or Construction Management, is required.

Responsibilities

Manage project execution and installation as the Project Manager and deliver projects to the business.
Deploy engineering knowledge to successfully execute projects that provide a competitive advantage.
Manage projects to deliver safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results.
Engage project team members and encourage them to proactively perform assigned tasks.
Manage project execution, functional support, and self-development while focusing on growing the role.
Contribute to a work environment that promotes safety, trust, and confidence.
Comply with and reinforce safety, security, and environmental policies.
Travel approximately 20–50% depending on project demands.

Job Description:

As a Regional Sr. Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the Project Execution and installation of projects as the Project Manager. 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.

Approximately 20-50% travel requirement depending on project demands.

This role will be based out of one of the following site: Jackson, TN.

What Are We Looking For?

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

5-10 years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry

Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services

In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area of expertise (Project Management/Construction Management)

What Will Be Your Key Responsibilities?

Managing projects 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

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

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

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About the Company

Mars

Global confectionery, food, and petcare company

Mars makes confectionery, food, and petcare products and also operates pet health services through networks like Banfield, VCA, BluePearl, and Royal Canin. Its products are marketed under familiar brands such as M&M’s, Snickers, Milky Way, Skittles, Dove, Orbit, Pedigree, Royal Canin, Whiskas, and Cocoavia, sold globally to consumers and pet owners. The company differs from competitors by combining a broad, diversified portfolio with a global, family-owned structure guided by the Mars Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom), which drives its operations and partnerships. Mars aims to help communities prosper and to grow its business while improving social and environmental outcomes, using its scale to support responsible practices across the world.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $27B
Headquarters: McLean, VA
Founded: 1911

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