Industrial Engineer

Colgate; São Bernardo do Campo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an Industrial Engineer for Engineering and Services in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. You will manage utilities finance, capital expenditure, maintenance, and utilities through the engineering team to maximize capital investments.

You will lead budgeting, report cash outlays, and coordinate with Procurement while ensuring cost control and alignment with project schedules. The role requires strong English and Portuguese communication, a collaborative mindset, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency with Google Suite.
• Advanced English proficiency (oral and written).
• Good written, verbal, presentation, and electronic communication skills in both Portuguese and English.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels involved in Project Controls and Project Management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Teamwork orientation with excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the capital budgeting process.
• Report on actual, budgeted, committed, and forecasted cash outlays for investment, maintenance, and utilities.
• Maintain the Capital Management System by creating and updating all MWOs (Maintenance Work Orders) in the system.
• Coordinate Purchase Orders with the Procurement department.
• Lead budgeting and expense control initiatives.
• Support the optimization of inventory in the technical warehouse.
• Collaborate with project teams to define and track construction costs, ensuring proper alignment with schedules.
• Manage the field implementation of small to medium-sized projects.
• Provide leadership to deliver project scope, quality, and safety objectives.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure proper cost control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.

Skills

Advanced English

Portuguese-English communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#176725 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Position Overview

The Industrial Engineer for Engineering and Services is responsible for the financial health of utilities and facilities operations. You will manage, report, and communicate all aspects of capital expenditure, maintenance, and utilities through the engineering team to ensure the maximization of capital investments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the capital budgeting process.
• Report on actual, budgeted, committed, and forecasted cash outlays for investment, maintenance, and utilities.
• Maintain the Capital Management System by creating and updating all MWOs (Maintenance Work Orders) in the system.
• Coordinate Purchase Orders with the Procurement department.
• Lead budgeting and expense control initiatives.
• Support the optimization of inventory in the technical warehouse.
• Collaborate with project teams to define and track construction costs, ensuring proper alignment with schedules.
• Manage the field implementation of small to medium-sized projects.
• Provide leadership to deliver project scope, quality, and safety objectives.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure proper cost control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency with Google Suite.
• Advanced English proficiency (oral and written).
• Good written, verbal, presentation, and electronic communication skills in both Portuguese and English.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels involved in Project Controls and Project Management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Teamwork orientation with excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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