Engineer, NA SC Mfg Systems

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Vacation days and holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Senior Specialist to drive regional execution and standardization of digital manufacturing systems across plants. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, FP&R, and GIT to scale high-efficiency capabilities while enforcing cybersecurity and system standards to minimize downtime.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 5+ years in engineering/automation or IT supply chain, and hands-on experience with MES, HMI, ISA-88,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Automation, Supply Chain Operations, or IT Supply Chain.
• Proven track record configuring, deploying, and maintaining core manufacturing software systems (MES, HMI, ISA-88 Batching, Historians).
• Hands-on proficiency with SQL/MS SQL Server and SAP manufacturing workflows.
• Knowledge of plant floor control systems, SPC, and Operational Excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation, technical direction, and troubleshooting of digital manufacturing system initiatives across regional plants.
• Enforce global manufacturing systems standards, cybersecurity policies, and access management across sites.
• Partner with regional Quality, Engineering, FP&R, and GIT to scale best practices across plant networks.
• Design and deliver technical training programs to build local systems expertise and a global digital mindset.
• Oversee technical issue resolution and remediation activities to minimize downtime.

Skills

MES

HMI

ISA-88

SQL

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AVEVA Wonderware

Tableau

Domo

SQL Reporting Services

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #175959 - 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.

As a key member of the Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Systems team, you will drive the regional execution, governance, and standardization of critical digital manufacturing technologies. In this high-impact position, you will partner directly with plant leadership and regional cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, FP&R, and GIT) to define and scale innovative, high-efficiency digital capabilities across manufacturing facilities. You will elevate operational excellence by empowering local teams through technical coaching while enforcing global cybersecurity and system standards to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery & Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation, technical direction, and troubleshooting of digital manufacturing system initiatives across regional plants to drive operational consistency and efficiency.
• Standards & Cybersecurity Governance: Enforce global manufacturing systems standards, cybersecurity policies, compliance checklists, and access management across all regional sites to safeguard plant operations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Best Practices: Partner with regional Quality, Engineering, FP&R, and GIT teams to identify, communicate, and scale high-impact manufacturing best practices across plant networks.
• Capability Building & Mentorship: Design and deliver technical training programs to address competency gaps, building strong local plant systems expertise and fostering a global digital mindset.
• System Reliability & Escalation Management: Oversee technical issue resolution, mitigate operational downtime impacts, and manage remediation activities across the region.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Automation, Supply Chain Operations, or IT Supply Chain.
• Proven track record configuring, deploying, and maintaining core manufacturing software systems (e.g., MES, HMI, ISA-88 Batching, Historians).
• Hands-on technical proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL / MS SQL Server) and SAP manufacturing workflows (Production Orders, Confirmations, Material Movements, Quality Management).
• Core knowledge of plant floor control systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Operational Excellence standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a regional role within a matrixed CPG or consumer goods manufacturing environment.
• Technical familiarity with AVEVA (Wonderware) platforms, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and industrial instrumentation.
• Experience with enterprise analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Domo, SQL Reporting Services).
• Demonstrated functional competencies in cross-functional project management, technical coaching, root-cause troubleshooting, and process optimization.

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

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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