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Mars

Senior Project Engineer

Salary:  $108,160 – $148,720 per annum
Location:  USA-Tennessee-Jackson | USA-Illinois-Chicago | USA - Michigan – Battle Creek | United States of America
Location flexibility:  1 office day / week, 2 office days / week, 3 office days / week, 4 office days / week
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Job Description

Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer

As a Senior Project Engineer, lead the development and execution of packaging and processing solutions that support Innovation and Supply Chain initiatives. Deliver cost-effective, high-quality project scope definition, equipment specifications, and technical recommendations through strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment. These roles will either be based out of Jackson, TN, Chicago, IL, Battle Creek, MI or Cary, NC.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of work experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry or 15 years of relevant technical experience.
  • Working knowledge of engineering principles from the following disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction and Project Management.
  • Experience leading and managing projects and project teams.
  • Effective communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to a wide range of individuals and audiences with different knowledge levels.
  • Ability to travel approximately 50% or more depending on project demands.

What will your key responsibilities be?

  • Driving Value Creation Through Technical Excellence
    Apply engineering expertise and sound decision-making to deliver projects that achieve business objectives, improve operational performance, and create sustainable value.
  • Advancing Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capability
    Lead the development and implementation of packaging, manufacturing, and process technologies that enhance reliability, efficiency, quality, and productivity across the supply chain.
  • Championing Consumer, Safety, and Sustainability Priorities
    Deliver safe, sustainable, and consumer-focused solutions while fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and responsible business practices.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom).
  • A strong focus on 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00

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