Principal Project Engineer - Mars Snacking

Mars-posted 3 months ago

$133,067 - $182,958/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Topeka, KS

5,001-10,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

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The Principal Project Engineer is the technical and project lead within Mars Snacking for the Controls, Automation, and Digital Team. This role will be responsible for the development of control systems, digital initiatives, and physical automation for manufacturing processes and packaging systems and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage and align to business objects and goals. Developing and sustaining vision, strategy and digital programs in support of our Smart Factory initiatives will be key. Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, functional and equipment specifications, instrumentation selection and operator interface development. The Principal Project Engineer also directs the modification and installation of electrical, control systems, factory OT, physical automation, and smart factory technologies through capital projects and site consultant support.

Lead, Develop, Coach and Mentor other Engineers.
Collaborate with Regional Engineering Directors, Sr. Regional Engineering Managers, Regional Engineering Managers, Project Managers and key stakeholders to ensure all project implementations are in line with business strategies and targets.
Provide technical leadership and recommendations based on the most state of the art functional tools and methodologies.
Develop and Lead projects that meet business and segment objectives.
Drive initiatives that shorten new product and project cycle times.
Drive initiatives that improve implementation efficiencies as well as operational efficiencies.
Establish key asset targets for segment and identify technology platforms that should be used in segment.
Work with R&D and cross functional teams to establish design for manufacturing criteria in assigned segments.
Drive lean ways of working in the engineering process and as a project deliverable.
Drive decisions to improve business measurements such as ROTA, FATR etc.
Provide alternatives with value added engineering and lean design.
Support the development of technology platforms.
Drive to identify, protect and expand intellectual property of corporation.
Contribute to the development of standards for equipment, systems and engineering processes.
Develop external business relationships including construction contractors and engineering resources.
Proactively develop practices and methodologies that increase the effectiveness and reduces the costs of engineering.

Minimum of a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering). An advanced degree in Engineering, MBA or PMP certification considered is preferred.
Minimum 10 years' experience in a relevant technical position with Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical or related industry.
Broad understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services.
In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise.
Experience building and supporting strategy and vision.
Demonstrated success in collaborating cross functionally, communicating and listening to influence business stakeholders.
Team and Project Management Experience. Ability to manage multiple projects to deliver, safe, secure and environmentally responsible results aligned to the project objectives.
Experience mentoring and coaching other Engineers.
Approximately 20-50% travel requirement depending on project demands.

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.

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