Associate Project Implementation Engineer

Job Description :

The Associate Project Implementation Engineer is a key resource responsible for aspects of planning coordinating and executing capital projects in partnership with Project Managers Value Stream leadership and cross-functional teams. This role executes the commissioning validation and start-up (CVS) process for capital projects ensuring safe high-quality project delivery that meets business objectives and critical success factors (CSFs).

What are we looking for

Minimum :

2-5 years of experience in manufacturing

Associates degree in engineering or another technical field

2 years of experience in a TPM / technical

Good communication listening and influencing skills

Up to 25% travel

Preferred :

Food beverage pharmaceutical or related industry

Bachelors degree in engineering

Basic understanding of engineering principals - knowledge of engineering disciplines : Process Packaging Electrical Construction or Computer Services

What will be your key responsibilities

Project Leadership : Integrate cross-functional teams to execute the CVS process for new products equipment and projects from pre-engineering through project closure.

Planning & Execution : Manage execution plans budgets schedules and resource allocation to support project milestones. Ensure materials and resources are in the right place at the right time.

Problem Solving : Identify and address gaps using problem-solving methodologies; use data tracking to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness with cross-functional partners.

Cross-functional Partner Engagement : Support clear communication between operations supporting site functions and engineering; communicate project plans status and milestones using storytelling and visualization.

CVS Activities : Coordinate and drive execution planning meetings de-risking workshops Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and cross-functional decision-making teams.

Handover Strategy and Tracking : Lead the team through the Handover process ensuring relevant items are completed with supporting evidence. Support site audits as needed.

Asset Readiness : Ensure asset-specific readiness compliance with MSE Pillar design requirements and that site processes and success criteria are in place at each milestone.

Performance Metrics : Ensure projects deliver the committed benefits CSFs and targets specified in the project charter and / or equipment specifications by tracking progress against KPIs and milestones.

Training Integration : Ensure Operations & Maintenance training plans are executed and identify any gaps proactively; ensure training plan is on track per execution plan agreements.

Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain a zero-waste mindset and ideate ways to reduce waste during execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Drive mutual accountability identify resourcing gaps and support other functions to achieve project milestones.

Risk Management : Proactively communicate site needs and requirements identifying risks that could impact products people or sites.

Expand Beyond Projects : Depending on project workload this role can support sites R&D or engineering initiatives to drive value beyond projects.

Bring our Purpose to Life : Represent the Five Principles in all that we do drive a positive team culture and become experts in the Manufacturing WOWs day to day (Know our products our people and our sites).

What can you expect from Mars

Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company where were 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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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Project Timelines,Business Process,Customer Service,Client Expectations,Account Management,Salesforce,Client Relationships,Project Management,ERP,Java,Client Service,Consultants,Management System,Procedures

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1