Mars Inc

Process/Product Implementation Engineer

Mars Inc$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply, or a Technical field, or 5 years of equivalent manufacturing experience.
  • Proficiency in advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 sigma methodologies.
  • Deep understanding of current factory processes in both Making and Packaging.
  • Analytical, communication, and influencing skills are essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Capability to transfer knowledge through procedures and training.
  • Willingness to travel to other sites for equipment knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute R&D strategies to implement product, process, and packaging innovations.
  • Lead line trials, document results, and provide technical inputs to R&D teams for product implementation.
  • Establish operational control systems and manage changes for product launches per industrialization processes.
  • Execute trials for product validations in conjunction with regional teams, sharing results for handover.
  • Join the regional PPI platform to share technology and best practices among multiple sites.
  • Coordinate projects across functional teams to drive efficiency and project success.
  • Support safety, quality, and environmental initiatives in collaboration with key service areas.
  • Engage in investment submissions to evaluate benefits of potential projects.
  • Define new industry standards and standard running conditions related to engineering and food safety.
  • Work with operations and technical departments to validate and implement new standards successfully.
  • Analyze KPIs with the CI/FI team to pinpoint improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with diverse and talented associates.
  • Align with a purpose-driven company focused on future-oriented goals.
  • Access to comprehensive learning and development resources, including Mars University.
  • Industry competitive benefits, including bonuses and 401K matching.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Process/Product Implementation Engineer

The PPI (Process/Product Implementation) will lead the implementation of new: products, processes and packaging equipment and systems in the site, drive improvement in capabilities and capacities through all major changes impacting process, product, and packaging.

What are we looking for?

  • BS in Engineering, Supply, or a Technical field of study, or at least 5 years of equivalent direct experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
  • Advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 sigma methodologies
  • Strong understanding of current factory process in both Making and Packaging
  • Strong analytical, communication and influencing skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to transfer procedures and training experiences to other
  • Candidate must be willing to travel to other Royal Canin sites to gain knowledge of the packaging & processing line equipment


What will be your key responsibilities?
  • Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality & efficiency by implementing new R&D Innovations on site regarding product, pack, process and packaging equipment/lines
  • Lead lines trials, complete trial reports and provide technical inputs to global R&D industrialization team throughout activity lifecycle for product implementations projects
  • Responsible for the establishment of operational control systems including change management, industrial go, Hand over I, Hand over II, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process in QuEST
  • Execute trials in DFVS / CVS for process and product validations of new line / equipment in collaboration with CVS team and Regional Deploy Techno specialist. Share results to complete Hand Over 1 related to techno part
  • Join regional PPI platform with respect to technology, best practice, and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures.
  • Lead the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people (on site and off site) to step change projects or drive efficiency (Do it Best).
  • Support Safety, Quality CI and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE service.
  • Participate to investment submission to identify and assess benefits
  • Work on new standards, related to Engineering / Conformance / Food Safety, and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected perimeter
  • Collaborate with Operating and Technical department to validate any standard definition, related to Engineering / Conformance / Food Safety, and to deploy them
  • Support the CI / FI team on KPI analysis to identify key improvement and increase efficiency and capacity.
  • Use their expertise to support the factory operation (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging 6 sigma.
  • Own training module definition to develop and sustain associate's functional capabilities in particular in-process (grinding, extrusion), packaging and flow area


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 and 401K matching program.


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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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1911

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