Engineering & Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

As the Engineering & Project Manager for the Toluca Site, you will be responsible for the design and project execution, as well as managing overall site CAPEX budget. Your role will be part of the Mexico Engineering community, the Toluca site technical team. You will be responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully support other team members in the factory to enable the achievement of the site business objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical, Food or Chemical Engineering, 5-10 years’ experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable (master's is a plus).

• Working understanding of the engineering principles - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction.

• Understanding and experience managing key financial concepts related to projects and project management principles.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Control and assure proper governance processes related to CAPEX planning and execution for the site. This role is part of the site leadership team, and must work with relevant stakeholders to develop and own the site multiannual investment plans.

• Lead end to end technical projects, from scope definition to successful start-up; ensuring that all installed systems and equipment meet all relevant requirements through being an active leader and enabler in the project development process.

• Make cost estimations, investment proposals and management of the CAPEX budgets.

• Update and control the project financial planning and reporting.

• Lead a team of site contractors to guarantee the project deliverables. Have the right balance between on the field presence and management tasks.

• Lead engineering studies, project design, scope and planning proposals.

• Evaluation of (supplier) proposals, technical documents/drawings, and technical discussions with suppliers.

• Cross-check of supplier calculations, specification of equipment, appendages and instrumentation.

• Compilation of process and functional descriptions, for scope development and definition.

• Support start-up of new installations, commissioning, validation and optimization.

• Interface with R&D, Q&FS, Operations, S&F and Public Affairs functions in order to ensure project targets.

• Change management for technical projects.

• Ensure, when applicable, the continuous development of junior engineers through training, engagement sessions and coaching.

• The engineering knowledge required to execute complex projects at the same time.

• Engineering and design decisions require to execute complex projects at the same time.

• Complying with and reinforcing safety, security, environmental and financial policies.

• Developing skills that support excellence in execution and leadership.

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.

• 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.