Engineer, NA SC Mfg Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products leader seeking a Senior Digital Manufacturing Systems specialist to drive regional execution, governance, and standardization of manufacturing technologies. You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to scale innovative capabilities while enforcing cybersecurity and system standards across sites.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project delivery, technical leadership, and capability building, with a focus on operational

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 proficiency with SQL and SAP manufacturing workflows (Production Orders, Confirmations, Material Movements, Quality Management).
• Core 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.
• Drive regional execution, governance, and standardization of digital manufacturing technologies.
• Enforce global manufacturing systems standards and cybersecurity policies across sites.
• Collaborate with regional Quality, Engineering, FP&R, and GIT to scale best practices.
• Design and deliver technical training to build local plant systems expertise.
• Oversee issue resolution and remediation across the region.

Skills

SQL

SAP

HMI

ISA-88

MS SQL Server

SPC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS or related

Tools

MES

AVEVA Wonderware

PLCs

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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 should you require accommodation.

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