Principal Project Engineer

Mars•Waco, TX

1d•$134,400 - $184,800•Hybrid

About The Position

This Principal Project Engineer will be a Project Manager responsible for all aspects of planning and executing projects/programs from ideation to project closure. The person in this role will potentially lead projects in process areas, buildings and infrastructure, general manufacturing processes, and packaging systems depending on business needs. The role owns overall leadership of major capital projects through the Mars Snacking Engineering Execution Standard for executional excellence in project delivery. These roles will either be based out of Elizabethtown, PA, Hackettstown, NJ, Waco, TX, or require significant travel to all of our other major sites across North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Science in engineering
Minimum of 10 years of experience in an comparable technical position - food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry preferable.
In-Depth understanding of project management principals and general knowledge of engineering disciplines: Building, Infrastructure, Civil, Utilities, Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Service.
In-depth understanding of functional engineering area of expertise.
Action Oriented, Interpersonal Savvy, Communication Skills, Planning, Self-Development, Dealing with Ambiguity, Creativity, Innovation Management.

Nice To Haves

an advanced degree in engineering, MBA or PMP certification considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and lead high-performing teams while fostering a safe, trusting, and results-driven environment.
Provide engineering leadership and direction to plan, scope, and execute projects in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
Apply standardized project management processes to manage scope, budget, schedule, risks, and stakeholder engagement.
Drive technical excellence, innovation, and sound engineering decisions to ensure competitive, feasible, and efficient project outcomes.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and engineering standards while promoting knowledge sharing and consistent ways of working.
Developing and executing projects.
Managing direct reports or project teams.