CMS Engineer

BSBF; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Regional CMS Project Engineer in Piscataway, NJ to drive Capital and Technology programs across the region. You will interface with manufacturing plants, E2E partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives and support commercialization of new products.

The role requires a engineering degree and 5+ years in plant operations/engineering, plus 2+ years in capital/project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years in plant operations/engineering.
• 2+ years in capital or project management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plants and network teams to implement Capital and Technology programs.
• Coordinate Regional CEB program and liaise with stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives, including e-commerce tech/innovation.
• Identify and champion technical advancements and best practices.
• Develop design standards and transfer them across the region.
• Manage OEM relationships for plant support and project execution.

Skills

Plant Operations Experience

Capital/Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

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.

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number#176735 – Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

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.

Role Summary

Regional CMS Project Engineering is responsible for providing the process, equipment, engineering technology and expertise required to achieve the strategic business imperatives for the region.

This role assists in delivering the Global Supply Chain strategy and Capital Expenditure programs for the Region. This includes interfacing with other functions and departments both internally and externally to drive the strategy implementation and CEB program.

Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with manufacturing plants and E2E partners (Network Operations, Procurement, Technology, Quality, Packaging, EHS) teams to ensure the effective development and implementation of Capital and Technology strategy and programs for the region to deliver on plants and overall business goals
• Partnering with manufacturing plants on coordination and management of the Regional CEB program
• Participating in strategic business initiatives, such as e-commerce, through the identification and implementation of technical and process innovation
• Building competitive advantage by identifying, evaluating, and championing technical advancements and innovations
• Developing and sharing standards, design specifications and best practices within the region
• Developing OEM relationships for effective plant support, project implementation and technology strategy implementation
• Cooperating with contract manufacturing and co-packing suppliers’ technical evaluations and assessments
• Working crossfunctionally with the Category PD&I engineers and operational teams, for management of timelines, resources and overall project deliverables to ensure an effective technical transfer process for flawless project implementation
• Managing the technical and manufacturing aspects for the commercialization of new products
• Providing technical guidance and direction to the manufacturing plants, related to; EHS and Quality, equipment and facility improvements, AU improvement plans, material losses, productivity improvements, Continuous Improvement and technical innovations.
• Effectively utilizing Center SME’s to promote innovation, effective design, installation, validation, and implementation of new process technologies
• Ensuring that design standards are properly applied to capital projects. Including compliance to internal CP programs (EOHS, Quality, C&S ) as well as external requirements ( building codes, Regional Regulatory requirements etc... )

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field
• 5+ years of combined Plant Operational and Plant Engineering experience
• 2+ years of Capital or Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in an Engineering field
• Experience with packaging equipment, automation controls, robotics, vision systems, implementation of new technologies
• Experience in the Supply Chain, R&D, other GSC, or GBD
• Experience in identifying and / or implementing innovation / new technology
• Knowledge of project management tools

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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.