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Mars Inc.

Senior Engineer Chocolate Process Development

Manheim, PA

Job Description:

Senior Engineer Chocolate Process Development - Elizabethtown, PA Hybrid

A Senior Engineer Process is responsible for leading the development, design and validation of new manufacturing processes and to serve as global technical subject matter expert and provide technical guidance both tactical and strategic

Individuals are expected to lead Global Chocolate Technology programs and will be responsible for building test plans and reporting on results for these programs. This role serves to drive growth, efficiency and quality through the process development and practices in chocolate raw material transformation.

What are we looking for?

Education & Professional Qualification

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  • B.S, M.S or PhD degree in Food or Chem. Engr., Biochemical or equivalent preferred

Knowledge/Experience/Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant food, food ingredients or related industry.
  • An advanced understanding of the key scientific associated with food systems and ingredient/process interaction is critical.
  • A general knowledge of food science and chemistry, in depth knowledge of specific job field.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Brings strong science and engineering skills to the position. Serves as a technical expert in their field, and as technical consultant to other team members.
  • Design, develop and manage scale up of new chocolate, raw materials, process, recipes and specifications that translate to full scale production and provide competitive advantage to the business.
  • Provide leadership and direction to strategic projects; ensure quality, integrity and assurance of supply throughout the business by effectively integrating scientific discipline and knowledge to business needs
  • Strong project management competency for meeting budget and timing on project execution.
  • Leader within community for new chocolate, raw materials and process and practices standardization.
  • Provides coaching and mentoring to technical associates globally to continuously upskill global capabilities. Actively leads in team engagement action planning and implementation.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 diverse-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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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.

Client-provided location(s): Elizabethtown, PA 17022, USA
Job ID: Mars-R45792
Employment Type: Full Time

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