Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK Engineering Community at our Mars Wrigley factory in Plymouth as a Project Engineer. Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, the Project Engineer will support our CAB investment plan for the coming years, allowing them to develop technical and leadership skills along the way.

What are we looking for?

• Engineering bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in Manufacturing/Logistics environment (preferred)
• Project Management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Expertise in packaging, process, or controls
  

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Delivering projects from technical scoping, through design to project closure
• Depending on complexity and CAB, managing project budgets and responsibility for relevant legal obligations (including Safety, Quality & Food Safety, Environment) during installation and execution of the project
• Manage multiple responsibilities including project execution, functional support, self-development, and concentrating on growing the role
• Engage project team members, encourage them to proactively perform assigned tasks
• Actively interface with functional groups on the project team
• Acting as a functional expert to provide engineering expertise to other departments
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and issues – particularly in the areas of digitalisation of manufacturing processes and the development of technology

What can you expect from Mars?

• Chance to work on world-renowned brands like Extra, Airways or Hubba Bubba
• A competitive salary, yearly bonus and benefits package that rewards you for your work
• Equal Parental Leave: All new parents at Mars UK can take 52weeks off (26 paid at 90% salary)
• Mentoring and development support from day 1, including access to renowned Mars University
• More than just a career; work for Mars and you join a purpose-drive organization trying to build a better world tomorrow

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.