Engineer, GSC Mfg Systems

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive invites a senior manufacturing systems engineer to join the GSC Manufacturing Systems team. You will lead design, development, and deployment of digital manufacturing solutions across facilities worldwide, partnering with regional and global stakeholders, and training plant teams to drive efficiency and consistency.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's in Engineering or IT, 5+ years in automation or IT supply chain, strong SQL (MS SQL Server), and experience with ISA-88,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related IT field.
• 5+ years in engineering, automation, or IT supply chain roles.
• Strong SQL skills, preferably MS SQL Server.
• Experience with manufacturing software: ISA-88, HMI, MES.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced digital manufacturing processes and systems to drive plant efficiency globally.
• Provide technical leadership, advanced troubleshooting, and advisory support for globally deployed manufacturing systems.
• Enforce and maintain global standards to ensure consistency across manufacturing execution and system integrations.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with Local/Regional Plant Systems, Global Engineering, IT, and Quality teams.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging digital technologies to optimize workflows.
• Develop technical specifications, training docs, and SOPs for manufacturing systems.

Skills

SQL

Troubleshooting

Automation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/IT

Tools

MS SQL Server

ISA-88

HMI

MES

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#174777 - 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

As a key member of the GSC Manufacturing Systems team, this role delivers high-impact technical leadership in manufacturing execution, automation, and control systems to facilities worldwide. Reporting directly to the Director, GSC Manufacturing Systems, you will partner with key regional and global stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge digital manufacturing solutions. By training local plant teams and championing system adoption, you will directly drive operational efficiency and global manufacturing consistency. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and shape the future of digital manufacturing technology on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced digital manufacturing processes and systems to drive plant efficiency globally.
• Provide technical leadership, advanced troubleshooting, and advisory support for globally deployed manufacturing systems.
• Enforce and maintain global standards to ensure consistency across manufacturing execution and system integrations.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with local and Regional Plant Systems, Global Engineering, IT, and Quality teams.
• Evaluate, adopt, and integrate emerging digital technologies to continuously optimize manufacturing workflows.
• Develop comprehensive technical specifications, training documentation, and standard operating procedures for manufacturing systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Information Technology field.
• Demonstrated technical troubleshooting capabilities supporting plant systems in a customer-facing environment.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Automation, or IT Supply Chain roles.
• Proven technical proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL), ideally utilizing Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong expertise configuring, testing, and developing manufacturing software, including ISA-88 Batching software, HMI development and MES.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience with AVEVA (Wonderware) product suites and SAP MII software.
• Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and industrial instrumentation.
• Functional understanding of manufacturing operations, continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma), and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Familiarity with analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Domo, SQL Reporting Services) and core SAP transaction workflows.
• Demonstrated alignment with Leadership principles, showing strong adaptability and cross-functional leadership.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $96,800.00 - $155,000.00 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.

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