Regional Project Engineer

Location: NLD-North Brabant-Veghel

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

We are looking for a Regional Project Engineer to lead the development and delivery of CAB investments across multiple sites. The role provides technical expertise and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams delivering a portfolio of engineering projects, which may include digital manufacturing, process, packaging, utilities and broader facilities or infrastructure scopes.

What are we looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Project management experience and/or training is an advantage, but not a must.

Technical & Professional Knowledge:

• 3-5 years engineering/technical experience in packaging/process or utilities.
• Strong technical background in at least one discipline (packaging, process, utilities) with the ability to work across adjacent disciplines.
• Working knowledge of safety, food safety and regulatory requirements in manufacturing environments is an advantage but not a must.

Experience:

• Delivery of capital projects with significant content within live manufacturing environments.
• Budget management and cost control.
• Management of system integrators, contractors and technology vendors.
• Ability to apply known technologies independently while working effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deliver projects in accordance with the Mars Project Management curriculum, from technical scoping through design, execution, and project closure.
• Lead engineering contractors and subcontractors during all project phases.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships to support quality, reliability, and efficient project delivery.
• Manage project budgets for assigned projects, ensuring delivery within approved financial objectives.
• Define and execute technical solutions ensuring alignment with business needs, engineering standards, human safety, food safety, environmental, and legal obligations.
• Hold primary responsibility for installation activities, ensuring safe execution and readiness for commissioning.
• Develop and align equipment performance specifications to support procurement, equipment ordering, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Act as a functional expert providing technical guidance to other departments in specific technology areas.
• Participate actively in the Regional Community of Practice (COP), contributing to global standards, supporting standard reviews and improvements, and driving consistent implementation across the cluster.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends in the relevant field.

What We Offer:

• Engaging work environment: Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive financial rewards, including a performance-based Business Bonus and annual salary increase based on performance.
• Comprehensive Well-being: We are committed to your well-being. Our benefits package includes a discount to health insurance, a company-funded Employee Assistance Program, and an annual contribution toward your personal health and wellness initiatives.
• Secure Future: A generous pension scheme to help you plan for the long term.
• Career Growth: Personalized development plans and dedicated support to help you build your career.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
• Leadership & Purpose: Working in a people & purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build today the world we want tomorrow, led by experienced leaders.
• Development Opportunities: At Mars, our associates are central to our success, which is why everyone has early development plan to bring them closer to their goals, supported by coaches, buddies or trainings.
• Access to many of the Mars brands at a discounted price available in the employee shop.

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