Sr Project Engineer

Colgate-Palmolive; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Sao Paulo is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead and manage CAPEX projects from design to start-up, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to global quality standards. You will influence decisions, coordinate with divisional leadership, and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an engineering degree, strong project management skills, and advanced English proficiency, with responsibilities spanning equipment specification, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience as a project engineer in a fast moving company.
• Advanced level of English language (writing/speaking).

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects from scope definition through start-up and commissioning.
• Develop plans, timetables, and regular progress reports for stakeholder review.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and budgets; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and local regulations.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and training of personnel on new equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal maintenance teams.
• Prepare technical specifications, layouts, bids, and project documentation.
• Transfer knowledge via operator manuals, SOPs, and continuous improvement reviews.

Skills

Project management

Electrical controls

Process engineering

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #177291 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Sr. Project Engineer

Job summary

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading, designing, managing, and executing capital engineering (CAPEX) projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time delivery, on-budget commitment, and adherence to Colgate’s global quality standards. This professional plays a strategic role in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, vertical integration, and technological innovation in packaging and manufacturing processes and equipment. They act as a critical link between project teams, divisional leadership, and stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring strict compliance with safety (EHS), quality, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and specify process or packaging equipment, develop technical specifications and layouts, manage electrical and controls requirements, and compile project documentation. Stay abreast of the latest technical developments and identify potential applications for manufacturing continuous improvement. Utilize risk analysis, evaluate vertical integration opportunities, conduct benchmarking.

• Develop plans and timetables for task completion using appropriate project management tools. Issue a regular progress report.

• Monitor project progress, modify plans and initiate corrective actions based on feedback and changes. Keep clear communication with stakeholders.

• Develop project contingency plans as necessary.

• Deliver projects within required time frames and budget.

• Execute good engineering protocols/practices including development and evaluation of project scope, layouts, bids,spending, timelines and start-up.

• Develop and implement project Capital Budget. Develop project Return on Investment and Savings and Investment analysis.

• Acquire quotations from the contractors, vendors and suppliers in order to form a project budget.

• Monitor and manage ongoing project cost and adherence to budget.

• Ensure compliance with appropriate Colgate standards and local regulations including EHS, Quality and Microbiology.

• Apply appropriate standards and applicable codes in project design and installations.

• Ensure project team members understand and abide by all Safety rules/regulations.

• Installation – Oversee site preparation, installation of equipment, control systems, and associated utilities (water,electrical, HVAC, steam, air, etc.) with contractors or internal maintenance personnel.

• Coordinate the start up and training of key personnel for new projects. Perform follow up and take corrective actions.

• Troubleshoot problematic batches and production line deviations.

• Transfer skills/knowledge through effective communication including Operator manuals, SOP, electronic bundle books, Continuous Improvement Reviews, etc. Capture project takeaways so they can be incorporated into other projects.

• Develop collaborative relationships with others in key functional areas.

• Negotiate with and influences divisional and category management regarding resources and project direction on behalf of project teams. Supervise project/program progress, challenge assumptions and data to improve results, modify plans, and take vital corrective actions. Negotiate with vendors/suppliers regarding delivery schedules, cost and change control.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• Proven experience as a project engineer in a fast moving company

• Advanced level of the English language (writing/speaking).

Experiences/Knowledge

• Experience in managing engineering projects for FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods), manufacturing processes, and utilities. (Desirable)

• Project Management experiences and tools

• Experience in Autocad, Solidworks and similar softwares (desirable)

• Experience in managing industrial CAPEX projects.

• Strong communication and social skills.

• Good leadership, project management, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.

• Additional Experience will be a plus:

• Experience in capital expenditure projects in consumer goods, pharmaceutical or food industry.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology (OEE, CI, Lean, etc)

• AI implementation on industrial process and automation

• Automation Projects implementation

• Certifications on project management

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, colour, 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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

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