Job Description:
(This position is a 2 year maternity cover.)
The Central Team Senior Process Engineer is responsible for leadership and development of new processes, products, capabilities and technology platforms with emphasis on robust science, data capture and data analysis. The Sr. Process Engineer collaborates with other Central R&D functions and cross-functional teams to identify process hazards, conduct feasibility analysis, and execute projects from framing to handover. The Central Team Sr. Process Engineer will also provide training and expertise and lead and influence small teams in a variety of settings including bench top, pilot plant and manufacturing.
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Lead test plan development, experimental setup, test execution and data analysis to quantify key process parameters and fundamental mechanisms at both pilot and factory scales.
* Deliver scalable process specifications collaboratively developed with Product Development and Supply Engineering to achieve product targets and ensure superior product quality and food safety.
* Identify and evaluate innovative processing options based on product requirements including evaluation based on technical and economic feasibility.
* Provide technical support to Product Development, Quality, and Supply on new or existing processes.
* Build/maintain networks within the Technology, Product Implementation, Packaging, Engineering, and Quality teams.
* Lead translation of technology ideas into visual, physical models and working prototypes.
* Collaborate with intellectual property team to provide IP protection of new technologies.
* Apply lean thinking principles and value-added engineering.
* Work as part of the Central Process Development team to assist in the management of scale-up risk and introduction of technology into supply chain.
* Develop and manage capital projects to install factory scalable equipment into the global innovation development centers as needed t support innovation growth projects.
What are we looking for?
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (Preferred chemical, mechanical, or food engineering)
* working experience in R&D or Engineering in Petfood companies or Fast-moving consumer goods companies.
* Strong working knowledge of engineering, food science, food manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, statistics and statistical process control
* Strong track record of project and program delivery
* Ability to work independently and drive results in the context of cross-functional innovation teams
* Experience in root cause analysis methods with strong problem solving skills
* Ability to learn new skills and ways of working
* Experience with project management, time management and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrates ability to prioritize activities to meet business critical timelines.
* Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and understand basic engineering drawings (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
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.
* 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.