Job Purpose:

The Engineer Factory Innovation implements new packs, products, and raw materials by creating process specs and packaging running conditions to achieve all quality standards and deliver efficient operation on Mars Wrigley factory lines.  Additionally, this role manages R&D line trials by coordinating requests with the site value stream, R&D, Engineering and Commercial to ensure optimal execution and knowledge capture. Additional responsibilities for this role include coaching and mentoring newer associates as well as acting as a regional expert in certain packaging or process technical areas.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related scientific or technical discipline with  3+ years’ experience in R&D or Engineering in a CPG or other FDA regulated industry

• Alternatively, High School Diploma with 7+ years’ experience in R&D or Engineering in a CPG or other FDA regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP), ISO, Regulatory Guidelines, Sensory, and/or Microbiology. Preferred experience in food packaging and/or processing, with an understanding of processes and machine operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Demonstrated success influencing/leading others

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Be the key R&D factory interface in the Hackettstown Plant for Packaging and Product Developers during the design and implementation of new packs, products, and raw materials.
• Apply Six Sigma and Design for Vertical Startup tools to evaluate, risk assess and translate new packs, products, and raw materials to the factory.
• Design, manage, communicate, and document factory line trials to…
  • Evaluate new packaging, products, and raw materials
  • Assess alternate material vendors to ensure security of supply for critical items
• Create factory process recipes from approved product recipes for new products and raw materials
• Determine correct packaging target weights for optimal performance
• Document critical processing parameters in process specifications

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 we make.
• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.