Electrical Project Engineer - Mars Petcare

Job Description:

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® ORIJEN® ACANA® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.

About the role:

At Mars Petcare we’re building the future of pet nutrition through innovation, world-class manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager We’re currently looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Engineering team in Bathurst and play a critical role in delivering key capital projects that support our growth ambitions across APAC. You’ll lead end-to-end project execution, influence site strategy, and help deliver innovative engineering solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

What will be your key responsibilities?

You will be responsible for managing and delivering capital projects across the Bathurst site. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply, R&D, Q&FS, HS&E and Engineering, you will lead projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

In addition, you will:

• Manage site capital projects aligned to the Bathurst supply and growth strategy

• Lead project scope development, procurement, installation, commissioning and start-up activities

• Ensure all projects comply with Mars Engineering Work Processes, governance and standards

• Drive safety-first project delivery while role modelling Mars safety and quality principles

• Support technology upgrades, capacity increases, new product initiatives and process improvements

• Manage project forecasting, budgeting and capital expenditure tracking

• Partner with vendors and the Commercial team to develop buying plans and deliver successful outcomes

• Lead risk identification and change management processes throughout the project lifecycle

• Support sustainability, operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across site

• Manage project close-out activities including asset capitalization and retirement processes

• Collaborate with local, regional and global engineering communities to share learnings and best practice.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a hands-on engineering professional with strong project management capability and a passion for delivering operational excellence within manufacturing.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Degree qualification in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering (preferred)

• Strong experience in a comparable Project Engineering role within food, beverage, FMCG or related manufacturing industries

• Demonstrated success delivering capital projects in a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of site engineering and project execution processes

• Experience working with electrical and automation controls systems

• Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and organisational capability.

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

• Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future.

• People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

• Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

• Legacy: Work for a proudly family-owned company with 100+ years of local manufacturing.

• Community: Be part of a passionate team of pet lovers!

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.