High-Speed Manufacturing Project Engineer

Colgate-Palmolive; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance within country

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Project Engineer in Morristown, TN to own capital projects from scope through startup and handover in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

You will manage the Capital Expenditure Budget, administer contracts, and drive line upgrades, automation, and commissioning, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and under budget while maintaining strict safety and cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a high-speed cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of managing capital equipment installations and line upgrades.
• Knowledge of cGMP standards and validation protocols (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ) and EOHS/OSHA safety.
• CAD proficiency (AutoCAD or similar).

Responsibilities

• Direct capital projects from initial scope definition and feasibility studies through construction, startup and handover.
• Own the Capital Expenditure Budget (CEB) and monitor expenditures to stay on budget.
• Develop detailed execution plans and sequence milestones to resolve bottlenecks on the factory floor.
• Study product specs and performance targets to design solutions and specify high-speed machinery.
• Lead testing protocols to confirm equipment reliability and compliance with FDA/cGMP standards.
• Collaborate with Controls, Reliability, and Safety teams to integrate automation and digital tools.
• Manage RFP/RFQ processes and supervise external contractors on-site to ensure safety and performance.
• Champion EOHS and OSHA safety rules across sites and track real-time project metrics.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Project Engineer in Morristown, TN to own capital projects from scope through startup and handover in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

You will manage the Capital Expenditure Budget, administer contracts, and drive line upgrades, automation, and commissioning, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and under budget while maintaining strict safety and cGMP standards.