Mars Inc.
Sr. Project Engineer - Process
USA-Illinois-Chicago · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$108k-$149kDetected 5 hours ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcurementElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringConstruction ManagementFood Safety
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About the role
- Accelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what's next for Snacking.
- We're looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big, agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast, and driven performers with a growth mindset.
Responsibilities
- In this pivotal role, you will serve as the lead technology support for high-impact capital projects from ideation through closure, driving manufacturing and technological capability within the fast-evolving Accelerator division.
- You will partner cross-functionally across Technical Operations, Plant Leadership, Brand Innovation, Procurement, and Finance to deliver capital projects with executional excellence at the most economic cost and highest quality.
- Financial & Scope Management: Develop, justify, and manage capital budgets, cash flow projections, change-of-scope approvals, feasibility studies, and productivity cost-savings initiatives in close partnership with Finance and PMO.
- Standards & Technical Synergy: Support the development of standards for processing and packaging systems, collaborating with R&D, global technical platforms, and other Mars segments to leverage operational synergies.
- Site Engineering & Technical Guidance: Guide and support site engineering teams on design concepts, equipment specifications, vendor selection, construction management, and manufacturing layout optimization.
- Join a purpose-driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Requirements
- Capital Execution: Proven track record of end-to-end capital project management, with demonstrated success managing multiple work streams, budgets, contractors, and target timelines.
- Cross-Disciplinary Engineering Breadth: Solid foundational knowledge of broader industrial engineering disciplines, including packaging, civil/structural, electrical, utilities, and construction management.
- Mobility & Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% depending on project phase and workload maturity.
- Advanced degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field.
Nice to have
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering preferred).
- Preferred / "Nice-to-Have":
Skills
- It's home to both emerging and enduring brands, including KIND, TRÜ FRÜ, NATURE'S BAKERY, RXBAR, EGGO, POP-TARTS and RICE KRISPIE TREATS.
- What will be your key responsibilities?
Compensation
- An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- We are seeking a forward-thinking, agile engineering leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced industrial environment.
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