About this role
Job Description:
Sr. Project Engineer
Our Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for leading and executing engineering projects at the site, ensuring adherence to Mars Standards for Safety, Asset Conservation and Quality & Food Safety. This role requires advanced project management skills and the ability to provide strong technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with Regulatory and Mars Standards.
What are we looking for?
Minimum:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 5 + years’ experience in project engineering and capital project management, preferably in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical or FMCG
• Strong foundational understanding of safety, quality and food safety principles and standards, regulatory compliance and HSE and Q&FS systems within manufacturing operations
• Exceptionally strong project management credentials, with experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in complex and/or ambiguous business environments
• History of building internal and external relationships and interaction with management at all levels
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Work history and exposure across diverse geographic markets is advantageous.
• 50% travel in North America and Canada
Preferred:
• Master’s degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
What will be your key responsibilities?
Associate Safety & Asset Conservation – Your First Responsibility
• Provide visible leadership to foster a strong safety culture, ensuring all contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders are properly trained, actively engaged, and held accountable for safe behaviors • Champion a zero‑incident environment by ensuring that all projects fully comply with all local safety and environmental regulations as well as Mars HSE and Asset Conservation Standards • Ensure all contractors and suppliers on site follow site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for all engineering works prior to any project execution • Lead safety reviews and toolbox talk for project teams and contractors • Integrate safety-by-design principles into all engineering solutions and drive improvements in machine safety, ergonomic design, and hazard elimination • Lead incident investigations related to engineering projects, corrective actions, and risk mitigation processes to prevent recurrence • Protect site assets by ensuring proper installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment
Quality & Food Safety – Site’s License to Operate
• Design and execute projects in compliance with local food safety and quality regulatory requirements as well as Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards • Partner with Site Q&FS teams to assess project-related food safety risks and implement change management processes to avoid product contamination or quality impact • Ensure all equipment and installations meet Mars facility and hygienic design standards • Coordinate validation activities with Site Operations, R&D and other stakeholders during FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ where required • Support internal and external audits by ensuring engineering compliance documentation is complete • Maintain accurate documentation including P&IDs, SOP updates, and technical files
Project Management
• Lead end-to-end project management using RC PMP process for assigned engineering projects, from concept through execution, commissioning and handover • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives • Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures • Manage project teams, including internal associates, contractors, and suppliers • Track project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery • Manage vendor selection, contractor performance, and procurement processes with support from MGS Indirect stakeholders • Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with Mars standards • Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders and leadership teams • Responsible for leading projects up to $30M or part of a team on larger projects greater than $30M • May lead projects across multiple factory locations
Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence
• Provide advanced technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, automation, or process systems to site Technical Teams when required • Partner with site FI and Operations Teams to troubleshoot complex operational technical problems and support root cause analysis • Standardize engineering solutions across the site where applicable
Stakeholder Management
• Ensure alignment between site CBN priorities, country and regional business objectives and engineering project execution • Present project updates, risks, and financial summaries to site, regional and global leadership teams • Build strong vendor and contractor relationships
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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