Principal Process Engineer - Capital Projects

The Clorox Company; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods manufacturer in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead manufacturing projects and drive innovation. This role requires a degree in engineering and extensive project management experience. You will collaborate with various teams, ensure smooth project execution, and deliver reliable equipment solutions. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible time off benefits

Fertility/adoption benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience, with 2 years managing capital projects.
• Ability to lead capital project execution within timelines and budgets.
• Willingness to travel 25%-75%.

Responsibilities

• Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth project execution.
• Lead equipment specification and factory acceptance testing.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Technical communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSChE, BSME, or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

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.

Your role at Clorox:

Are you an engineer ready to join a high performing team leading manufacturing projects from ideation through startup? Do you have the desire to drive technology innovations and support the launch of product innovation? As part of the Clorox Process Engineering Team, you will be challenged with high impact projects and opportunities to help grow your career both personally and professionally.

Process Engineering, part of the Manufacturing Technology (MT) organization, is committed to delivering manufacturing breakthroughs, product initiatives, cost savings, and supply assurance projects with excellence. From determining & delivering next generation processing systems that meet today’s needs while supporting our future innovation/growth pipeline to designing a new plant, Manufacturing Technology is at the forefront ready to meet the business challenges head on.

Process Engineering team members are the technical experts responsible for the design, construction, and commissioning/startup of manufacturing equipment & utility projects across the network. As part of a larger engineering team consisting of packaging, process, and project management, we work closely with our plant customers, R&D, and Business Units to achieve business objectives. Our goal is to deliver reliable equipment and integrations that exceed startup and safety targets, and help the company grow top and bottom lines.

Responsibilities

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in the CI of the Corporate and project safety performance by leading the safety programs and driving new initiatives. Ensure projects meet environmental compliance requirements while supporting environmental sustainability goal achievement.
• Lead equipment specification, selection, and factory acceptance testing to ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability standards are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning, stakeholder communication, and contingency development.
• Utilize corporate engineering standards and best practices for project execution, update as needed, and drive standardization across projects and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSChE, BSME, or equivalent).
• 6+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing capital projects from design through start-up.
• Demonstrated ability to lead capital project execution within defined timelines and budgets and leading start-up activities.
• Skilled in communicating complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support effective decision-making.
• Proficiency in applying and maintaining Corporate Engineering Standards across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment between engineering, operations, and quality functions.
• Willingness to travel 25%-75%

Desired Qualifications

• 8 years total experience includes various functions ideal: 2+ years in Operations, 2+ years in Staff Engineering, 2+ years in Plant Engineering
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), FDA-regulated manufacturing, or PSM environments.
• Knowledge of SAP for project tracking, procurement, and maintenance workflows.
• Technical expertise in dry materials and powder handling, as well as liquids processing systems is preferred
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement (CI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Workplace type: Hybrid - 3 days in the office

Values and Additional Information

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.

[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. This includes salary bands that reflect the competitive market, with starting pay based on job-related factors such as 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 one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900

–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900

–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

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.

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