Manufacturing Project Engineer

The Clorox Company; Belle (MO); On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clorox Company is seeking a Plant Engineer to provide technical leadership and drive safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing at our site. You will lead capital projects from concept through startup, advancing continuous improvement across processing, packaging, utilities, and facility systems.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to boost equipment performance, asset reliability, and cost efficiency while upholding safety and regulatory standards, making a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience supporting manufacturing operations and capital projects.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, and AutoCAD.
• Lean manufacturing, TPM, or similar continuous-improvement experience.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from concept through startup and closeout.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions to improve safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead root-cause investigations, equipment troubleshooting, and feasibility studies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce losses and improve operational performance.
• Build strong partnerships with internal teams, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, contractors, and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth - for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

As a Plant Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations by providing technical leadership and engineering expertise across the site.

In this role, you'll lead capital projects from concept through startup, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help optimize manufacturing processes, including bulk material handling, processing, packaging, utilities, and facility systems.

You'll partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to improve equipment performance, manufacturing capability, asset reliability, and cost efficiency, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, leading projects, and making a visible impact on plant performance.

In this role, you will:

Project Management

• Lead complex capital projects involving processing systems, material handling, and packaging equipment from concept through startup and project closeout.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for Operations and Maintenance teams, providing engineering expertise to support safe and reliable manufacturing.
• Identify and implement engineering solutions that improve safety, quality, reliability, operability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead technical problem-solving efforts, including root cause investigations, equipment troubleshooting, and feasibility studies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce losses and improve operational performance.
• Build strong partnerships with internal technical teams, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, contractors, and key business partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, technical specifications, purchasing activities, and contractor performance.
• Drive project alignment and operational readiness to ensure successful implementation and sustainable results.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices while helping build a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Apply Clorox Early Management principles and the One-Right-Way project management process throughout project execution.
• Serve as the site's Combustible Dust Program Coordinator.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives and site safety programs.
• Support Quality Systems internal audits and compliance activities.
• Maintain compliance reporting for environmental permits, including water, air, and waste requirements.
• Serve as the site owner for security-related engineering processes and programs.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance and engineering support to manufacturing operations.
• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve performance.
• Partner with Operations to implement engineering best practices and improve manufacturing capability.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Reliability, and EHS teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing systems.

What we look for:

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent Plant Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience supporting manufacturing operations, capital projects, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading capital projects through all phases, including scope development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout. Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, and external vendors.
• Strong knowledge of engineering documentation, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, control system drawings, equipment layouts, instrumentation diagrams, and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of equipment reliability, preventive and predictive maintenance, asset management, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Early Management, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and decision‑making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, contractors, suppliers, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams, build strong partnerships, and drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Results‑oriented mindset with a strong commitment to safety, quality, reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience supporting manufacturing systems, including process equipment, bulk material handling, packaging systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience supporting consumer products, chemical processing, food, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience working within Process Safety Management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), and manufacturing safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory compliance programs. Proficiency with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience with industrial automation, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, process controls, and industrial networking.
• Experience supporting utility systems such as steam, compressed air, HVAC, dust collection, water systems, and electrical distribution.
• Experience supporting quality management systems, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Experience with Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM), FMEA, vibration analysis, thermography, or other predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical, engineering, or maintenance teams.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license and passport.

Workplace type: On-site

Our values‑based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to the cost of labor in your area.

-Zone B: $83,400 - $125,000

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.