Mars · 5 hours ago
Site Project Engineer - Waco, TX
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMars is a leading company in the manufacturing sector, and they are seeking a Site Project Engineer to join their Waco based Site Engineering team. The role involves managing multiple capital projects, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of investments while balancing day-to-day operations.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead daily project toolbox discussions for all active projects with a focus on identifying and mitigating risk
Execute project documentation including the Mars Engineering Work Process, daily work permits, and review high risk activities like hot work, confined space, and more
Schedule and lead weekly project update meetings for all assigned projects, including post meeting communication of topics covered, decisions made, action item owners, and deadlines for next steps
Demonstrate personal responsibility where all project personnel, including contract work forces, have the training needed to safely execute project work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment
Adhere to all required Mars Safety, Quality, and Food Defense requirements and enforce those policies as a role model
Develop and execute realistic project charters with a clear scope boundary, a schedule reflective of production restrictions, and a wholistic budget that can react to project changes
Demonstrate the courage necessary to defend project decisions with data and logical reasoning in a clear and concise manner
Share ownership of Asset Health Check, Plant Shutdown Coordination, and Fixed Asset Inventory programs with the rest of the Site Engineering team
Provide solutions, take responsibility, and clear roadblocks towards the successful resolution of any escalated issues from the operations or broader leadership teams
Identify potential new technologies or applications that will drive improvement of key site business metrics
Assist other functional groups as a technical expert on behalf of the site engineering team for audits, design meetings, and other requested applications
Develop future engineering talent for the site and region to ensure a successful and robust talent pipeline
Qualification
Required
Possess at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrative experience designing, installing, and commissioning capital projects
Demonstrate the skill and drive to execute six to eight simultaneous capital projects in a single fiscal year
Able to identify potential continuous improvement opportunities, develop comprehensive project briefs, and acquire capital funding from senior company leaders
Ability to troubleshoot and concisely identify root causes to challenges based on technology and personnel
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (or higher) is preferred
Demonstrate initiative in learning and applying the Mars Engineering Work Process (EWP) with specific examples from their work experience
Demonstrate knowledge of key mechanical, electrical, controls, or process engineering through a college degree or through five years of equivalent experience
Knowledge of high voltage (exceeding 480 volts) utility systems
Benefits
Best-in-class learning and development opportunities
Access to Mars University
Annual company bonus
401k matching program
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
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