Senior 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