Sr. Engineer, Process Development & Implementation CB - Dry

Job Level

Technical Leadership-T2

Job Description

This position is accountable to validate process conditions for Dry focusing on continuous improvements, contingencies, and value leadership projects. This position is responsible for providing process solutions and adaptations when needed including guidance for other functions like Engineering (e.g. new equipment). This role performs process assignments as part of a Dry Current Business work team. Requires ability to use and apply extensive knowledge of engineering and process disciplines to execute projects aligned with the business OGSM. Significant cross functional collaboration is expected with scientists and engineers in the Supply and Packaging areas, Product Formulation, Quality and Engineering. Provide technical leadership to junior associates.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PH.D. in Chemical, Food or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 6 years in R&D or Engineering development.

Experience in Petfood Industry (desired MARS)

The knowledge, skills, and abilities in extrusion technology.

Multi-site working experience.

Proven creative, value-added, results producer.

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

Six Sigma Training

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 factory scale.

Adjust and deploy scalable process specifications collaboratively developed with Product Formulators and Supply Engineering to achieve or sustain exceptional product attribute targets and ensure superior product quality and food safety.

Provide technical support to product formulation, Q&FS and Supply as part of the Value Leadership agenda (MCC and Primes).

Build and maintain networks within the Technology, Product Formulations, Packaging, Engineering, Q&FS and Platform Technology teams.

Provide / sustain scalable technology platforms to guarantee business continuity.

Proficient with Lean Thinking principles and Value-Added Engineering.

Minor Project and Budget responsibilities are required with potential contractor and technician management responsibility.

Lead root cause analysis and manage the site escalations.

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.

A strong focus on 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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Skills

Action Planning, Adaptive Mindset, Analyze Current State, Commercial Acumen, Customer and Market Analysis, Data Collection and Analysis, Define Future State, Planning and Organizing, Policy and Procedures, Verbal Communication

Competencies

Business Insight, Communicates Effectively, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability, Manages Complexity, Plans and Aligns

Disclaimer: Mars is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Job Posting To Be Removed By, If Applicable

14 Jul 2026