Sr. Project Engineer

Job Description

**Job Description:**

**Sr. Project Engineer**
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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?**
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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?**
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**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?**
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* 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