Project Engineer

Job Description:

Project Engineer - Elizabethtown, PA

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for the development and submittal of all capital projects in his/her facility of responsibility. In doing so, this position will drive consistency in capex inputs, document format, and streamlining of the approval process. They will also be expected to successfully develop multiple capital projects supporting new products and processes, operating efficiency improvement, and waste elimination projects. This position is critical in aiding in standardization of machinery and equipment selection. This role will be the one that assures the project delivers on all the previously established deliverables at the project outset. They will manage the final Punch list and the eventual close out of the project.

What are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering plus five (5) years of project and/or plant engineering management experience. PMP certification preferred.

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Food Processing.
• Knowledge and understanding of multiple trades to detect issues/opportunities regarding progress to schedule, workload and manpower, materials, etc required.
• Able to work independently and prioritize among multiple simultaneous assignments with initiative.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, Excel, and other standard programs and systems for updating, modifying, and reporting project progress.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with multiple levels of organization personnel, contractors, and finance.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Actively manage all on-site (3rd party) personnel activities over the course of capital projects. This will include OEM technicians, contractors, and potentially internal Mars Associates.
• Ensure safe, timely execution of all tasks.
• Initiates appropriation requests, purchase orders, and contracts as required.
• Ensures that all designs and activities comply with all applicable codes, regulations and standards; OSHA, NEC, State/local, and other safety guidelines and maintains company drawings and technical records.
• Works with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project scope
• Identifies opportunities to improve machine safety, plant performance, product quality and Associate welfare, provides leadership in developing and implementing practical solutions, and participates in long-range capital planning.
• Enforce the compliance to all Mars specifications and expectations supporting clean design and food processing requirements.
• Document, track, manage, and close out installation- and OEM-related punch list items throughout the install and initial startup.
• Execute small to medium scale projects, managing budget, schedule, and cost as defined in the approved capital project document and initiates appropriation requests, purchase orders, and contracts as required.
• Lead all communication with plant personnel throughout the execution of the project
• Share best practices across facilities in the network
• Take point for all capex submittals providing a standard format and consistent methodology for development.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.