Capital Projects Engineer – Manufacturing & Compliance

BSBF; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer to drive end-to-end projects that boost safety, capacity, and cost efficiency at a world-class manufacturing site. You will lead from feasibility through commissioning, coordinating design and installation with Operations, EOHS, and Maintenance.

The role demands GMP knowledge, strong project leadership, and experience with SAP and MS Project. Travel up to 10% and on-site work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or related).
• 3+ years in manufacturing, engineering, or capital projects in industrial settings.
• Experience leading equipment installations or line upgrades through start-up.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality systems.
• Ability to work in industrial environments and move throughout production areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through start-up and handover to operations.
• Coordinate process, mechanical, and electrical designs for integration with existing layouts.
• Direct external engineering firms and OEMs through RFQs, bid evaluations, and installation.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and GMP compliance across all project phases.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to develop training materials and SOPs.
• Evaluate project impacts on utilities and material flows to ensure site readiness.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Food safety awareness

Quality systems knowledge

Industrial environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

SAP

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer to drive end-to-end projects that boost safety, capacity, and cost efficiency at a world-class manufacturing site. You will lead from feasibility through commissioning, coordinating design and installation with Operations, EOHS, and Maintenance.

The role demands GMP knowledge, strong project leadership, and experience with SAP and MS Project. Travel up to 10% and on-site work are required.