Sr. Project Engineer
About The Position
The Sr. Project Engineer will lead the design, installation, and commissioning of capital projects across seven regional manufacturing sites, with a primary multi-year project pipeline at the Rome, Georgia facility and additional work alongside Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role provides technical ownership across facility and equipment projects, working with plant leadership, corporate engineering, external partners, and local engineering teams to deliver safe, competitive results. Project scopes include facility infrastructure such as structural work, sanitary floor drainage, HVAC overhauls, roofing, and electrical distribution, as well as equipment installations involving packaging systems, syrup systems, and innovation projects. The engineer develops front-end scopes and specifications, coordinates work with plant operations and maintenance, and proactively manages risks and contingency plans, including installations during scheduled production downtime and weekend windows.
Requirements
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5–10 years of experience in a comparable technical engineering position within food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of core engineering disciplines, including Process, Packaging, Electrical, Controls, and Construction/Civil engineering.
- In-depth technical understanding in a designated area of expertise, such as packaging automation, sanitary process systems, electrical infrastructure, or utilities.
- Proven track record leading capital projects from front-end scoping through installation and commissioning in manufacturing plant environments.
- Ability to lead projects independently, anticipate roadblocks, plan ahead, build contingency plans, and drive solutions.
- Experience coordinating equipment installations, contractor work, and cutovers during scheduled production downtime and weekend installation windows.
Nice To Haves
- Background in plant maintenance management, reliability engineering, or planning for manufacturing facilities.
- Direct experience with baking/cold-form processes, bulk syrup/liquid handling systems, or high-speed packaging machinery.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of capital projects across seven regional manufacturing sites, initially focusing on a significant multi-year project pipeline in Rome, Georgia.
- Manage facility infrastructure projects, including structural work, sanitary floor drainage, HVAC overhauls, roofing, and electrical distribution.
- Manage equipment installations involving packaging systems, syrup systems, and innovation projects.
- Deliver results that comply with Mars safety, security, and environmental policies.
- Develop detailed front-end scopes of work and engineering specifications in alignment with site leadership and corporate engineering teams.
- Partner with and manage external engineering firms, equipment vendors, and installation contractors on site.
- Identify critical-path risks early and establish forward-looking contingency plans.
- Coordinate installations with plant operations, maintenance, and technical teams around operating schedules and weekend downtime.
- Foster a team environment built on trust, high performance, and continuous technical development.
Benefits
- Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Participation in a 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off benefits.
- Learning and development support, including access to Mars University.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
