Product & Process Implementation Engineer (Fremont, Nebraska)

- Entry Level

Fremont, NE

About the position

The Process and Product Implementation Engineer has 3 main goals: Lead the implementation of new products, processes and packaging (equipment/lines) in the factory; Drive continuous improvement in capabilities and capacities through all changes impacting process, product and packaging; 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. The PPI Engineer also has a role to manage change including the coordination of projects between a cross functional team of people, on a local, regional and global level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute R&D strategies for growth, quality & efficiency by implementing new R&D Innovations on site regarding product, pack, process and packaging equipment’s/lines
• 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 go, Hand over 1 & 2, and qualification review for projects regarding product launches on site following industrialization process
• Join 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 service
• Participate to investment submission to identify and assess benefits
• Work on new standards and define SRC (standard running condition) in affected perimeter
• 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 improvement 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
• Own training module definition to develop and sustain associates’ functional capabilities in process (grinding, extrusion), packaging and flow area
• Project management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-3 years of manufacturing experience OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Physical ability to climb stairs, work in elevated temperature and humidity environments, for extended length shifts on occasion
• 35 lb lifting minimum
• Ability to use simple tools to do small mechanical jobs
• Self starter with the ability to lead projects with minimal direction

Nice-to-haves

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Engineering

Benefits

• 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