Global Technology Principal Engineer

The Global Technology Principal Engineer is responsible for defining priorities and leading fundamental execution of activities to accelerate global standardization. The Global Technology Principal Engineer is an active member of the Global Engineering community, including the regional engineering project teams, and is also responsible for deploying specific segment engineering know-how to support regional project teams in their execution. The Global Technology Principal Engineer provides leadership by heading up Engineering Technology Teams (ETTs) and Technology Development Teams (TDTs) formerly COPs/COEs. This position can be located near any Mars Wrigley facility in the US or Europe.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• Project Management training
• 6-10 years of experience as an engineer
• 3-5 years of experience as a project manager
• Food industry experience; understanding elements such as GMP, HACCP. Functional expertise of M&Ms processing is preferred
• Experience with relevant business processes such a QuEST, financials, etc.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Providing engineering know-how to support the execution of projects
• Development/refinement of MW standards
• Work on technical solutions and innovation which match the business requirements in alignment with Tech.Dev / Business Units
• Maintain the relationship with the global partners and suppliers,
• Take ownership in the area of functional expertise,
• Translate selected engineering concepts into engineering designs,
• Maintain the technical knowledge in the field of expertise and regularly benchmark the global standards,
• Coaching regional engineers on the application of global standards

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.
• 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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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
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.​​​​​​​

Note to Search Firms/Agencies:
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