4+ years' experience in a technical role within food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related industries
Proven track record of executing capital projects over $1M
Experience managing engineering consultants and contractors in a factory setting
Strong understanding of Project Management principles
Knowledge of food safety practices
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Willingness to travel 30-50%, including potential international travel
Responsibilities
Scope and estimate capital projects to align with business plans
Collaborate with stakeholders across R&D, Quality, Commercial, and Finance
Ensure projects meet scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow requirements
Manage contractors and OEMs on-site, ensuring safety protocols are followed
Lead commissioning, validation, and startup processes for new equipment
Benefits
Opportunity for international travel
Engagement in large-scale capital projects
Collaboration with diverse teams across functions
Professional development in project management and engineering standards
Work in a dynamic and innovative environment
Full Job Description
Job Description:
As a Regional Project Engineer, you will be a part of the Mars Snacking North America Savory engineering team. This role will be responsible for all aspects of Project planning, Installation and executing projects from ideation to project closure. The scope could include leading and/or supporting large capital projects from Infrastructure, Processing, product distribution, packaging, palletizing, and warehousing, depending on business needs. The role owns the overall leadership of projects via the Mars Snacking Engineering Execution Standard.
This role will be based out of the following site: Cary, NC What are we looking for?
Minimum:
BS degree in Engineering
4+ years' experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry
Proven track record in successfully executing capital projects of greater than $1M value
Demonstrated ability to safely manage consultant engineering firms as well as mechanical and electrical installation contractors in a factory environment
Proven deep understanding of Project Management principles
Prior knowledge and experience in food safety
Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
30 - 50% travel requirement (depending on site location) IS A MUST, with the opportunity of international travel
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge with hygienic design in Industrial Bakery operations
What would be your key responsibilities?
Accurately scope and estimate capital projects that are technically feasible and meet business and segment plans
Communicate and collaborate with all Stakeholders and other functions (R&D, Quality, Commercial, Finance) to ensure capital project objectives are clearly defined and achieved
Ensure delivery of scope, timeline, budget, and cash flow for all assigned engineering projects in accordance with the Engineering Work Process (EWP)
Onsite management of contractors and OEMs during installation Including creating and ensuring a safe work environment for contractors and associates
Leadership through commissioning, validation, and startup of equipment
This role will be based out of the following site: Cary, NC
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.
