Mars
Mars
Mars is a family-owned global consumer goods company known for products across food and petcare. Its work brings together consumer brands, research and development, manufacturing, supply chain operations, and veterinary expertise. The company also highlights internal career mobility, associate wellbeing, and a pet-friendly culture. Following its announced acquisition of Kellanova, Mars offers a broad range of roles for professionals interested in consumer products, innovation, operations, and purpose-led business.

Senior Project Engineer, Process or Packaging - Mars, Chicago Onsite

Lead Process or Packaging capital projects for Mars Snacking in a senior engineering role. Oversee technical delivery, commissioning, safety, and operational improvement initiatives.

Description

  • Own engineering projects from planning through completion
  • Deliver projects safely, securely, on schedule, and with environmental responsibility
  • Apply specialized Process or Packaging expertise to develop robust technical solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, site technical personnel, and local engineering networks
  • Support team members in proactively achieving project milestones
  • Uphold site requirements for safety, security, quality, and environmental performance
  • Build a culture grounded in trust, openness, and accountability
  • Expand technical capability while coaching and developing colleagues

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Five to ten years of demonstrated experience in a comparable technical engineering position
  • Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing is preferred
  • Deep expertise in a defined engineering area, such as Process or Packaging
  • Strong command of engineering and capital project fundamentals across Process, Packaging, Electrical, Controls, or Construction Management
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept and design through commissioning and handover
  • Experience in high-growth, fast-paced manufacturing or start-up-style operations is desirable

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation within the industry
  • Comprehensive benefits coverage
  • Annual company bonus opportunity
  • Learning and development resources available from the start
  • Access to Mars University
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Company-sponsored medical coverage
  • Company-sponsored dental coverage
  • Company-sponsored vision coverage
  • Basic life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
  • 120 hours of vacation annually
  • Paid sick leave at full pay for up to 40 hours per calendar year
  • 12 paid holidays annually, including fixed and flexible holidays
  • Work alongside diverse and talented Associates
  • A purpose-led company environment

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