Engineering Manager

Procter & Gamble; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Significant Ownership

Continuous Mentorship & Training

Dynamic and Encouraging Environment

Competitive Package

Job summary

Procter & Gamble at the Boston Go & Tech Center is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead advanced manufacturing and automation initiatives within our PS ENG teams.

You will drive complex control systems, robotics, and packaging engineering while building technical capability and guiding cross-functional colleagues across our global operations.

The role offers ownership from Day 1, continuous mentorship, and a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on innovative engineering breakthroughs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–5 years of relevant work experience (internships/co-ops counted).
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and data interpretation.
• Ability to lead projects, manage timelines and budgets in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership potential and collaboration across teams.
• Willingness to relocate and travel 10–25%.
• Preferred: experience with industrial PLCs, robotics, machine vision, or programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of control systems, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Oversee mechanical process development, prototyping, and technology identification.
• Translate R&D innovations into scalable manufacturing processes and validate packaging materials.
• Drive high-speed packaging tech and precision instrumentation/metrology.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor teams across centers.

Skills

Technical curiosity

Project mindset

Leadership & collaboration

Agility & drive

Mobility

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLCs

Robotics

Python

LabVIEW

Java

C#

3D CAD

Job description

About P&G and Our Engineering Sites

P&G is a global leader in consumer goods, committed to innovation impacting 5 billion consumers daily. Our Product Supply (PS) team - of which includes our Engineering (ENG) experts - drives our creation process, offering a rewarding career path to build expertise and grow as a leader. These ENG roles are primarily located at our Business & Technical Centers, with some opportunities also available at our Manufacturing Sites across the United States. Explore our US ENG locations here: Business & Technical Centers and Manufacturing Sites.

Job Location

BOSTON GO & TECH CENTER

Job Description

P&G is a global leader in consumer goods, committed to innovation impacting 5 billion consumers daily. Our Product Supply (PS) team - of which includes our Engineering (ENG) experts - drives our creation process, offering a rewarding career path to build expertise and grow as a leader. These ENG roles are primarily located at our Business & Technical Centers, with some opportunities also available at our Manufacturing Sites across the United States. Explore our US ENG locations here: Business & Technical Centers and Manufacturing Sites.

The Opportunity: Lead the Future of Engineering at P&G – From Day 1

Are you a highly motivated and innovative engineer eager to apply your technical leadership to groundbreaking challenges? Do you possess a strong technical curiosity and a passion for inventing, developing, and delivering advanced engineering solutions? This is your chance to lead P&G's global success, whether you're driving new product innovations and capabilities in a technical center or implementing cutting‑edge automation and systems in one of our advanced manufacturing plants.

As an Engineering Manager at P&G, you will be a critical leader, building technical mastery and guiding teams to deliver new product and process innovations. You will be responsible for tackling the most difficult engineering challenges, pioneering advanced manufacturing capabilities, and keeping P&G as the top producer of consumer goods in the world. This role offers unparalleled exposure to advanced engineering disciplines, where you will be at the forefront of technology development, capability building, and the successful execution of strategic initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Intelligent Controls & Automation (ICA): Lead design, development, and implementation of complex control systems, robotics, Industry 4.0 technologies, and AI/ML solutions. Build digital landscapes for production equipment and lead data analytics for control system improvements.
• Mechanical Design & Development (APS): Lead all phases of mechanical process/equipment development and prototyping. Deliver disruptive solutions using modeling, analysis, and hands‑on prototyping, and identify emerging technologies.
• Manufacturing Process Development (MPD): Lead the translation of R&D innovations into scalable manufacturing processes. Drive packaging material validation, create technical specifications, optimize production lines, and manage supplier qualifications.
• Converting & Packing Engineering: Lead invention and refinement of material conversion and high‑speed packaging technologies, driving advanced mechanical design and process optimization.
• Instrumentation & Metrology: Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of precision instrumentation and metrology systems for quality control and performance optimization.
• Robotics Engineering: Lead conceptualization, development, and integration of cutting‑edge robotic solutions for manufacturing tasks.
• Environmental & Civil Engineering: Lead sustainable engineering solutions (waste, energy, water) and manage site infrastructure projects.
• Technical Leadership: Build long‑term technical capability, lead adoption of advanced digital solutions, and ensure HS&E/Quality standards.

What We Offer

• Significant Ownership: Lead impactful projects with full responsibility from Day 1.
• Continuous Mentorship & Training: Receive formal training and daily mentorship from experienced leaders.
• Dynamic and Encouraging Environment: Work on exciting challenges in a collaborative, innovative setting.
• Competitive Package: Note: Specific benefits offered may vary by location.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Materials Science, Packaging Science, Environmental, Civil).
• Experience: 0-5 years of relevant work experience (internships, co‑ops, research experience, academic count!).
• Technical Curiosity & Acumen: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, develop comprehensive technical solutions, and interpret data to drive decisions. A strong technical curiosity and understanding to proactively develop new approaches to complex problems.
• Project Mindset: A strong desire and demonstrated capability to lead projects, manage timelines/budgets, and drive results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated leadership potential and experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders (from operators to senior management).
• Agility & Drive: Ability to quickly embrace and adapt to changes in project scope, schedule and cost. Proactive, self‑driven, and eager to make a tangible impact.
• Mobility: Willingness to relocate throughout your career. At P&G, we believe that diverse experiences help build strong leaders. Mobility is a key component of many management careers, providing opportunities to grow through different assignments, locations, and business challenges. Candidates should be prepared to consider relocation opportunities throughout their career as business needs and development opportunities arise. Relocation support available to those who qualify.
• Travel: Ability to travel 10‑25% as business needs dictate.

Preferred

• Proven experience with industrial PLCs (Rockwell), process/machine control, sensors, motors, industrial automation, or computer/industrial networks.
• Experience with Robotics, Machine Vision, or programming (Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#).
• Proven application of mechanical systems engineering (3D CAD, CAE, machine design, mechatronics).
• Experience in R&D, advanced manufacturing, or technical centers.
• Specific expertise in packaging materials/processes and/or precision instrumentation/metrology.

Your expertise can drive our next engineering breakthrough

Join P&G and make an immediate, lasting impact

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157839

Job Segmentation

Entry Level

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $122,200.00 / year

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