Capital Projects Engineer — Manufacturing & Process Upgrades

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation/PTO days

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer to lead end-to-end projects that improve site safety, capacity, and cost efficiency. You will manage feasibility, design, installation, and commissioning with Operations, Maintenance, EOHS, and procurement to ensure on-time delivery.

Candidates should have an engineering degree and 3+ years in manufacturing or capital projects, with GMP knowledge and ability to work in an industrial setting on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or related).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project execution in an industrial setting.
• Experience leading equipment installations or line upgrades from concept through start‑up.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and quality systems.
• Ability to work in industrial environments and move through production areas (dust, noise, variable temperatures).

Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Project Execution: Manage capital projects from concept through start‑up, including scope development, cost control, risk management, and handover to operations.
• Drive Technical Design & Integration: Coordinate process, mechanical, and electrical designs to ensure seamless integration with existing utility systems and production layouts while meeting Hill's technical standards.
• Manage Vendor & Contractor Performance: Direct external engineering firms and equipment OEMs through RFQs, bid evaluations, and onsite installation to ensure safety and quality performance.
• Ensure EOHS & Quality Compliance: Accountability for full compliance with safety, environmental, and GMP standards in all project phases, including the execution of FATs/SATs and required validations.
• Enable Operational Readiness: Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to develop training materials, SOPs, and maintenance job plans that support site reliability and OEE targets.
• Optimize Infrastructure & Utilities: Evaluate project impacts on raw material flows and utility capacity (steam, air, water), working with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure site readiness.

Skills

Project leadership

GMPs knowledge

Industrial environment adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a Capital Projects Engineer to lead end-to-end projects that improve site safety, capacity, and cost efficiency. You will manage feasibility, design, installation, and commissioning with Operations, Maintenance, EOHS, and procurement to ensure on-time delivery.

Candidates should have an engineering degree and 3+ years in manufacturing or capital projects, with GMP knowledge and ability to work in an industrial setting on-site.