Mars Inc

Sr. Engineer, Process Development & Implementation CB - Dry

Mars Inc • $90K — $120K *
Franklin, TN 37064In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/Master's/Ph.D. in Chemical, Food or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in R&D or Engineering development
  • Experience in the Petfood Industry, particularly with MARS
  • Extensive knowledge of extrusion technology
  • Experience working across multiple sites
  • Proven track record of delivering creative, value-added results
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of test plans and execute experiments to quantify process parameters
  • Collaboratively define scalable process specifications to meet product quality and safety targets
  • Provide technical support to formulation and supply teams as part of Value Leadership
  • Build and maintain networks across technology, formulation, and engineering teams
  • Sustain scalable technology platforms to ensure business continuity
  • Utilize Lean Thinking principles and Value-Added Engineering in project work
  • Manage minor project budgets and supervise contractors and technicians
  • Conduct root cause analysis and handle site escalations

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • Cross-functional collaboration for career growth
  • Exposure to innovative technology and processes
  • Include potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description:

This position is accountable to validate process conditions for Dry 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 Dry 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. Provide technical leadership to junior associates.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's/Master's/PH.D. in Chemical, Food or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum 6 years in R&D or Engineering development.
  • Experience in Petfood Industry (desired MARS)
  • The knowledge, skills, and abilities in extrusion technology.
  • Multi-site working experience.
  • Proven creative, value-added, results producer.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.


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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.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1911
* Ladders Estimates

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