Associate Engineer Packaging Development DS2

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

We are seeking an Associate Engineer Packaging Development DS2 for our Mars Wrigley segment located at the Global Innovation Center.

The Associate Engineer Packaging Development is important within the Delivery System 2 organization. It is responsible for assisting in the development, design and translation of “value added” Packaging innovations for the growth of favorites, enhanced favorites and the adjacency areas. It is the responsibility of the jobholder, working with the global R&D teams, Marketing, CMI, Commercial and Regional teams to assist in the development of New Packaging from concept to finished Packaging specifications. The jobholder will have input into the Packaging for all products, as well as responsibility for assisting the development of the detailed Packaging specification of the any new Packaging for the global DS2. This role will be part of a team that will provide deep technical Packaging understanding and will consult with Marketing, CMI, and the Science and Technology team to develop insights to drive innovation. The incumbent will be responsible for Packaging development activities and is accountable for the execution of the allocated projects.

This position requires technical knowhow to execute a number of projects, looking at new perspectives to solve existing and new Packaging solutions. As a global Associate Engineer Packaging Development, this role may work in all product categories, based on the needs of the business.

The Associate Engineer Packaging Development DS2 possess a solid drive for results, good project management skills, a creative and entrepreneurial growth mindset, and an ability to create strong networks and relationships to drive the innovation agenda. They work both independently and with guidance to deliver relevant innovation and will work effectively with cross functional teams to drive projects to execution.

What would your key responsibilities be?

·  Responsible for delivering Packaging development activities and is accountable for the execution of the allocated programs to bring project through to commercialization.
·  Maintains and implements Global Packaging Standards and Innovations for all DS2 Innovation areas.
·  Ensures that the Packaging development designs deliver products to meet the brands KQA’s.
·  Role supports Global Factory Innovation and Engineering in implementing, Innovating and optimizing current packaging platforms.
·  Ensures that the Packaging development is carried out such that timelines are met to market products.
·  Ensures that the Packaging specifications are as accurate as possible to ensure correct costing.
·  Ensures that Packaging quality and Manufacturing performance measures and corrective actions are specified for each new and current Pack to ensure performance at the required level for all manufactured products.
·  Works within cross-functional teams to ensure that design thinking way of working are used within the projects and programs they are accountable for.
·  Consults with the Technology teams to help to deliver the required technology.
·  Remains abreast of new developments in food technologies, packaging, design, category trends and related fields.
·  Connects with peers in other R&D functions and DS1 associates to share best practices, and helps to accelerate the global deployment of new innovations.
·  Initiates and coordinates trials with the Factory innovation team for Commissioning, Validation and Start-up planning and execution.
·  Assists in the Development of standards in close cooperation with Engineering, Supply, Q&FS, Suppliers and Universities.
·  Global travel will be required to factories as well as key markets.

What are we looking for?

·  Bachelor of Science or degree equivalent in engineering, chemical engineering or a technical area including chemistry, or food science is required.
·  Project management skills.
·  0-4 years experience in a relevant field.
·  Experience working in a kitchen, lab or pilot plant.
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills, and learning agility.
·  Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

What can you expect from Mars?

·  The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
·  An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
·  To be respected and valued.
·  The Five Principles at the center of every decision.
·  The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all 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.

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