Mars Inc

Engineer, Process Development & Implementation - Dry Scale

Mars Inc$80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Food, Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years in R&D or Engineering development
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Creative problem-solver with a results-driven mindset
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy minor capital projects to install scalable equipment
  • Initiate test plans and execute experiments to analyze key parameters
  • Deliver collaborative process specifications to ensure product quality
  • Evaluate innovative processing options for feasibility
  • Provide technical support for new or existing processes
  • Build networks across various technical teams
  • Lead the translation of ideas into prototypes
  • Ensure a scalable technology platform aligns with business strategy
  • Deliver intellectual property for new technology
  • Apply Lean Thinking principles and Value-Added Engineering techniques
  • Assist in managing scale-up risks and technology introduction

Benefits

  • Collaborate with diverse and talented colleagues
  • Engage in a purpose-driven company culture
  • Access to best-in-class learning and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive salary and benefits package, including bonuses
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for leading the executing projects for the Petfood SBU focused on product formats across both Cat and Dog products. Performs engineering assignments as part of a work team involved in the planning, organizing, and developing new-technology and innovation as it relates to the Pet SBU. Requires ability to use and apply extensive knowledge of many engineering disciplines to execute small minor projects aligned with the overall SBU strategy. Significant collaboration is expected with all scientists and engineers in the Product and Packaging areas, Pilot Plant management, Quality Services and Engineering.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Food, Mechanical Engineering science related technical field or equivalent
  • 3+ years in R&D or Engineering development
  • Manufacturing site working experience
  • Proven creative, value-added, results producer
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's/PH.D. in Chemical, Food or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3-5 years in R&D or Engineering development


What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Develop and deploy minor capital projects to install factory scale-able equipment into the pilot plant and assessment of pilot plant scalability.
  • Initiate test plan development, experimental setup, test execution and data analysis to quantify key process and packaging machine parameters and fundamental mechanisms at both pilot and factory scale.
  • Deliver scalable process specifications collaboratively developed with Product Development and Supply Engineering to achieve exceptional product attribute targets and ensure superior product quality and food safety.
  • Identify and evaluate innovative processing options based on product attribute requirements including evaluation based on technical and economic feasibility.
  • Provide technical support to product development, QS and Supply on new or existing processes.
  • Build networks within the Technology, Product Implementation, Packaging, Engineering, QS and Platform Technology teams.
  • Lead translation of technology ideas into visual, physical models and working prototypes.
  • Provide scalable technology platforms within the business strategy.
  • Delivery of IP for technical insulation of new technology.
  • Fundamental Application of Lean Thinking principles and Value-Added Engineering.
  • Work as part of the engineering team to assist in the management of scale-up risk and introduction of technology into supply chain.
  • Minor Project and Budget responsibilities are required with potential contractor and technician management responsibility.


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.
  • 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.


Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

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.
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125,000 employees
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1911

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