Engineer Factory Innovation

Mars • Topeka, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Factory Innovation implements new packs, products, and raw materials by creating process specs and packaging running conditions to achieve all quality standards and deliver efficient operation on Mars Wrigley factory lines. Additionally, this role manages R&D line trials by coordinating requests with the site value stream, R&D, Engineering and Commercial to ensure optimal execution and knowledge capture. Additional responsibilities for this role include coaching and mentoring newer associates as well as acting as a regional expert in certain packaging or process technical areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a closely related scientific or technical disciplines or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP), ISO, Regulatory Guidelines, Sensory, and/or Microbiology.
• Demonstrated success influencing/leading others

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related scientific or technical disciplines or equivalent with 3+ years’ experience in a closely related industry
• Experience in food packaging and/or processing, with an understanding of processes and machine operation
• Six Sigma Green Belt

Responsibilities

• Be the key R&D factory interface for Packaging and Product Developers during the design and implementation of new packs, products, and raw materials.
• Apply Six Sigma and Design for Vertical Startup tools to evaluate, risk assess and translate new packs, products, and raw materials to the factory.
• Design, manage, communicate, and document factory line trials to…
• Evaluate new packaging, products, and raw materials
• Assess alternate material vendors to ensure security of supply for critical items
• Create factory process recipes from approved product recipes for new products and raw materials
• Determine correct packaging target weights for optimal performance
• Document critical processing parameters in process specifications
• Supports development of standard run conditions and center lines as part of new product, process, and pack validation
• Assist Technical Services and value stream associates with escalated problem-solving opportunities
• Apply functional expertise to assist the regional FI team in optimization of the work across sites

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees