• The Process and Product Implementation Engineer role is responsible to:
• Lead the implementation of new products and processes on equipment/lines in the factory
• Drive continuous improvement through all changes impacting the product making process
• Lead complex solving problems, using advanced problem-solving techniques and 6 sigma methodologies supporting the different pillars in the Mars Supply Excellence program such as FMOS, Focused improvement, and Autonomous Maintenance
• The PPI Engineer also has a role in managing change through the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people, on a local, regional, and global level
• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality, & efficiency by implementing new R&D innovations on site regarding product, process, and equipment
• Lead lines trials, complete trial reports and provide technical inputs to the global R&D industrialization team throughout activity lifecycle for product implementations projects
• Responsible for the establishment of operational control systems including change management, industrial trials, Handover 1 & 2, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process
• Join the regional PPI platform with respect to technology, best practice and knowledge transfer as part of multi-site harmonization measures
• Lead the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people (on-site and off-site) to step change projects or drive efficiency (Do it Best)
• Support Safety, Quality CI and Environment in collaboration with Q&FS and HSE services
• Drive standardization and process improvement
• Work on new standards and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected parameters
• Collaborate with Operating and Technical department to validate any standard definition and to deploy them
• Support the site team on KPI analysis to identify key improvements and increase efficiency and capacity
• Use their expertise to support the factory operation (through FMOS) and technical teams (through Focused improvements) to solve complex problems, leveraging 6 sigma and DAMIC
• Own training module definition to develop and sustain associates' functional capabilities in grinding and extrusion processes

Project management

• Bachelor's degree with 0-3 years of food manufacturing experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+years of food manufacturing experience
• Physical ability to climb stairs, work in elevated temperature and humidity environments, for extended length shifts on occasion

40 lb lifting minimum

• Ability to use simple tools to do small mechanical jobs
• Self-starter with the ability to lead projects with minimal direction
• Demonstrated success influencing/leading others

Up to 10% travel required

• 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