Project Engineer – Manufacturing Projects & Process Improvement

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Clinton (OK); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation days

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, Clinton, Oklahoma, is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, organize, and complete plant engineering projects. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk analysis, while maintaining relationships with third-party partners.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in cGMP manufacturing, and willingness to work off-shift for installations and trials. Competitive compensation with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cGMP manufacturing, emphasizing project management and engineering from concept through implementation.
• Knowledge of CEB Capital Procurement, and EOHS.
• Ability to support manufacturing operations, including occasional off-shift, weekend, or holiday work for project installations, startups, trials, and critical interventions.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights up to 120 ft, working in confined spaces, and standing or walking for at least 50% of the scheduled shift.
• Ability to wear all required Fall Protection Equipment and other PPE, as well as work in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet technical and business objectives.
• Execute specific project phases, including technical studies, product design, specification preparation, and product testing.
• Coordinate technical development, project scheduling, and problem resolution for engineering design and tests.
• Control project expenditures strictly within budget constraints.
• Prepare comprehensive interim and completion reports, including the Engineering Project Review.
• Provide functional and technical support to the plant floor to minimize production and maintenance issues.
• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design, problem-solving, and continuous quality improvement.
• Develop project scopes, justifications, and factory impact assessments, including cost estimates, savings, and timing plans.
• Hire and supervise contractors effectively within the scope of project management.
• Maintain a robust backup of technical files, vendor contacts, and engineering groups for new business needs.
• Participate in committees or task forces to contribute to overarching company goals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Documentation & reporting

Site/off-shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CEB Capital Procurement

EOHS

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive, Clinton, Oklahoma, is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, organize, and complete plant engineering projects. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, documentation, and risk analysis, while maintaining relationships with third-party partners.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 3+ years in cGMP manufacturing, and willingness to work off-shift for installations and trials. Competitive compensation with benefits is offered.