Job Description:Sr. Project EngineerOur
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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