Sr. Project Engineer

Job Description:

Sr. Project Engineer

Our Sr. Project Engineer is responsible for leading and executing engineering projects at the site, ensuring adherence to Mars Standards for Safety, Asset Conservation and Quality & Food Safety. This role requires advanced project management skills and the ability to provide strong technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with Regulatory and Mars Standards.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Minimum 5 + years’ experience in project engineering and capital project management, preferably in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical or FMCG

• Strong foundational understanding of safety, quality and food safety principles and standards, regulatory compliance and HSE and Q&FS systems within manufacturing operations

• Exceptionally strong project management credentials, with experience leading cross-functional teams

• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management

• Proven ability to make sound decisions in complex and/or ambiguous business environments

• History of building internal and external relationships and interaction with management at all levels

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Work history and exposure across diverse geographic markets is advantageous.

• 50% travel in North America and Canada

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

What will be your key responsibilities?

Associate Safety & Asset Conservation – Your First Responsibility

• Provide visible leadership to foster a strong safety culture, ensuring all contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders are properly trained, actively engaged, and held accountable for safe behaviors

• Champion a zero‑incident environment by ensuring that all projects fully comply with all local safety and environmental regulations as well as Mars HSE and Asset Conservation Standards

• Ensure all contractors and suppliers on site follow site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures for all engineering works prior to any project execution

• Lead safety reviews and toolbox talk for project teams and contractors

• Integrate safety-by-design principles into all engineering solutions and drive improvements in machine safety, ergonomic design, and hazard elimination

• Lead incident investigations related to engineering projects, corrective actions, and risk mitigation processes to prevent recurrence

• Protect site assets by ensuring proper installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment

Quality & Food Safety – Site’s License to Operate

• Design and execute projects in compliance with local food safety and quality regulatory requirements as well as Mars Quality and Food Safety Standards

• Partner with Site Q&FS teams to assess project-related food safety risks and implement change management processes to avoid product contamination or quality impact

• Ensure all equipment and installations meet Mars facility and hygienic design standards

• Coordinate validation activities with Site Operations, R&D and other stakeholders during FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ where required

• Support internal and external audits by ensuring engineering compliance documentation is complete

• Maintain accurate documentation including P&IDs, SOP updates, and technical files

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end project management using RC PMP process for assigned engineering projects, from concept through execution, commissioning and handover

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives

• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures

• Manage project teams, including internal associates, contractors, and suppliers

• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery

• Manage vendor selection, contractor performance, and procurement processes with support from MGS Indirect stakeholders

• Ensure all project documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with Mars standards

• Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders and leadership teams

• Responsible for leading projects up to $30M or part of a team on larger projects greater than $30M

• May lead projects across multiple factory locations

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Provide advanced technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, automation, or process systems to site Technical Teams when required

• Partner with site FI and Operations Teams to troubleshoot complex operational technical problems and support root cause analysis

• Standardize engineering solutions across the site where applicable

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure alignment between site CBN priorities, country and regional business objectives and engineering project execution

• Present project updates, risks, and financial summaries to site, regional and global leadership teams

• Build strong vendor and contractor relationships

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