Associate Project Implementation Engineer

Mars

69d • $85,843 - $118,036

About The Position

The Associate Project Implementation Engineer is a key resource responsible for aspects of planning, coordinating, and executing capital projects in partnership with Project Managers, Value Stream leadership, and cross-functional teams. This role executes the commissioning, validation, and start-up (CVS) process for capital projects, ensuring safe, high-quality project delivery that meets business objectives and critical success factors (CSFs).

Requirements

• Minimum: 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or another technical field.
• 2 years of experience in a TPM/technical role.
• Good communication, listening and influencing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services.

Responsibilities

• Integrate cross-functional teams to execute the CVS process for new products, equipment, and projects, from pre-engineering through project closure.
• Manage execution plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to support project milestones.
• Identify and address gaps using problem-solving methodologies; use data tracking to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness with cross-functional partners.
• Support clear communication between operations, supporting site functions, and engineering; communicate project plans, status, and milestones using storytelling and visualization.
• Coordinate and drive execution planning meetings, de-risking workshops, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and cross-functional decision-making teams.
• Lead the team through the Handover process ensuring relevant items are completed with supporting evidence.
• Ensure asset-specific readiness, compliance with MSE Pillar design requirements, and that site processes and success criteria are in place at each milestone.
• Ensure projects deliver the committed benefits, CSFs, and targets specified in the project charter and/or equipment specifications by tracking progress against KPIs and milestones.
• Ensure Operations & Maintenance training plans are executed and identify any gaps proactively; ensure training plan is on track per execution plan agreements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive mutual accountability, identify resourcing gaps, and support other functions to achieve project milestones.
• Proactively communicate site needs and requirements, identifying risks that could impact products, people, or sites.
• Depending on project workload, support sites, R&D or engineering initiatives to drive value beyond projects.
• Represent the Five Principles in all that we do, drive a positive team culture, and become experts in the Manufacturing WOWs day to day.

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.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in 401k plan.
• Paid time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees