Mars Inc

Engineer, Process Development & Implementation CB - Wet

Mars Inc • $75K — $95K *
Franklin, TN 37064In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in R&D or engineering development with site work experience.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Proven track record as a creative, results-oriented professional.
  • Preferred: 4+ years in R&D or engineering development, advanced degrees (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.) in Chemical, Food, or Mechanical Engineering, and Six Sigma Training.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of test plans and experimental setups.
  • Collaborate with Product Formulators and Supply Engineering to implement scalable process specifications.
  • Provide technical support as part of the Value Leadership agenda for product formulation and quality.
  • Build and maintain cross-functional networks within Technology and Engineering teams.
  • Ensure scalable technology platforms to maintain business continuity.
  • Apply Lean Thinking principles and Value-Added Engineering in processes.
  • Manage minor project budgets and oversee contractor and technician responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Cross-functional collaboration opportunities with scientists and engineers.
  • Ability to influence product quality and food safety directly.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement and value leadership projects.
  • Exposure to R&D environments and high-level engineering tasks.
  • Potential for professional development through Six Sigma training.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This position is accountable to validate process conditions for Wet focusing on continuous improvements, contingencies, and value leadership projects. This position is responsible for providing process solutions and adaptations when needed including guidance for other functions like Engineering (e.g. new equipment). This role performs process assignments as part of a Wet Current Business work team. Requires ability to use and apply extensive knowledge of engineering and process disciplines to execute projects aligned with the business OGSM. Significant cross functional collaboration is expected with scientists and engineers in the Supply and Packaging areas, Product Formulation, Quality and Engineering.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 + years in R&D or Engineering development.

    Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
  • The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Site work experience.
  • Proven creative, value-added, results producer.


Preferred Qualifications

  • 4 + years in R&D or Engineering development.
  • Bachelor's/Master's/PH.D. in Chemical, Food or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Six Sigma Training


What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead test plan development, experimental setup, test execution and data analysis to quantify key process parameters and fundamental mechanisms at factory scale.


  • Adjust and deploy scalable process specifications collaboratively developed with Product Formulators and Supply Engineering to achieve or sustain exceptional product attribute targets and ensure superior product quality and food safety.


  • Provide technical support to product formulation, Q&FS and Supply as part of the Value Leadership agenda (MCC and Primes).


  • Build and maintain networks within the Technology, Product Formulations, Packaging, Engineering, Q&FS and Platform Technology teams.


  • Provide / sustain scalable technology platforms to guarantee business continuity.


  • Proficient with Lean Thinking principles and Value-Added Engineering.


  • Minor Project and Budget responsibilities are required with potential contractor and technician management responsibility.


  • Lead root cause analysis and manage the site escalations.

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1911
* Ladders Estimates

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