Maintenance Engineer

SC Works Trident; South Carolina; On-site; USD 96,800 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Minimum of 15 vacation days

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance activities in all production and utilities-related equipment. Located in South Carolina, this role involves developing maintenance strategies, managing the maintenance team, and supporting a structured preventive maintenance program.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and has 3+ years of mechanical management experience. Benefits include salary in the range of $96,800 - $137,000 USD, medical insurance, and 401(k) with company matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical and people management experience in a production or manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing a plant maintenance strategy.
• Support plant maintenance planning activities.
• Create and manage equipment history records.

Skills

Mechanical management

Project management

MS Excel or Google Sheets proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery. Location: Hodges, SC 29653. Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description. Shift Posted: 06/17/2026. Positions available: 1. Travel: up to 10% of time. Posting Start Date: 6/9/26. Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country.

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.

Maintenance Engineer Position

As our Maintenance Engineer position you will support the maintenance activities in the Making and Finishing of all production, utilities and facilities related equipment at our Personal Care product plant. You will be responsible for supporting the implementation of maintenance strategy for our state‑of‑the‑art production facility. Elements of that strategy will address safety, planning/scheduling, staffing, preventative and corrective maintenance, storeroom, continuous improvement and training.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Maintenance Manager to assist in developing a plant maintenance strategy consistent with operational excellence initiatives
• Support plant maintenance planning activities
• Support a structured PM program utilizing SAP PM/EAM that drives the reduction of unplanned downtime and unexpected equipment breakdowns.
• Create and manage equipment history and a major maintenance program
• Manage maintenance team schedules and technician staffing levels
• Manage team balance and address performance and accountability
• Work closely with the storeroom coordinator on parts management and in achieving the defined goals
• Support partnerships between maintenance and operations, creating a customer/provider relationship
• Work with Manager to assist in the development and management of the plant maintenance budget
• Assist Manager with the design and monitoring of an effective and economically justified preventive maintenance program.
• Perform inspections maintenance of machines, adjustments, replacement of parts, overhauls/rebuilds, etc., for critical equipment
• Maintain and analyze equipment data and history records to optimize the maintenance program

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related technical field
• 3+ years of mechanical and people management experience in a production or manufacturing setting
• 3+ years experience in project management
• Proficiency with MS Excel or Google Sheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills, Coaching and feedback skills required in a high performance work systems environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and manage in ambiguous situations

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 include 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. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

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.