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Mars · Onsite · USA-Georgia-Flowery Branch

Job Description:

Sr. Project Engineer


As a Sr. Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and installation of projects. Your role will be a senior active member of the Engineering community, site technical team, the local engineering team, and assigned project team(s). Additionally, you will be responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully execute and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.

What are we looking for?


Minimum:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • 4+ years of experience in medium scale ($2 - $10M) project coordination or project management
  • Demonstrated experience working within structured safety, security, and environmental compliance frameworks.
  • Proven track record of motivating team members and driving project tasks to completion.
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities with experience balancing project execution
  • Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction or Computer Services
  • In-depth understanding of designated functional engineering area of expertise (for specific job requirement i.e. controls, process, packaging)
  • Ability to travel approximately 30-50% depending on project demands.

Preferred:


  • 8+ years of experience managing large scale (greater than $10M) cross-functional project teams in safety-critical or highly regulated environments.
  • Project Management experience within CPG (food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related industry)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®, or equivalent safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH).


What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead and manage end-to-end projects with an unwavering commitment to safety, security, and environmental sustainability.
  • Active engagement with project team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages proactive ownership of tasks.
  • Multi-task seamlessly across project execution, cross-functional support, and continuous self-development to expand the impact of your role.
  • Champion a positive, winning team environment rooted in psychological safety, mutual trust, and shared confidence.
  • Consistently align with, model, and reinforce all company safety, security, and environmental policies.
  • Managing projects to deliver safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results

What can you expect from Mars?

  • 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.
  • A strong focus on 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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About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action e

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