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Mars · 3 weeks ago

Principal Project Engineer

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Mars is a purpose-driven company striving to build a better tomorrow. The Principal Project Engineer will manage large and complex projects, ensuring execution excellence and leading a small team while collaborating with various stakeholders.

ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute projects of $50M+ that meet business objectives, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, security and environmental standards

Member of the Process Engineering Leadership team, focused on upskilling the process engineering team in various process technologies and project management execution

Direct line management for a small team of project engineers

Develop standards for equipment, systems and engineering processes and collaborate with other senior engineers and global technical teams

Partner with R&D and global technical teams to support the development of technology platforms for providing a sustained technical advantage

Participate in staffing and management strategy for engineering associates

Qualification

Process ManufacturingProject ManagementEngineering DisciplinesLeadership ExperiencePMP CertificationMBATechnical Collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Minimum 10 years of experience in a comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable

Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and general knowledge of engineering disciplines: Building, Infrastructure, Civil, Utilities, Process, Packaging, Electrical and Construction

Strong understanding of functional engineering - expertise in – process manufacturing in food or related industry

High performance team and people leadership experience

Proven success developing and executing projects

Future travel up to 50%

Preferred

advanced degree in engineering

MBA

PMP certification

Benefits

Best-in-class 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.

Company

Mars

Glassdoor4.3

Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.

Founded in 1911

Mclean, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.mars.com

H1B Sponsorship

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