Senior Project Engineer

Colgate; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive invites applications for a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer to provide engineering leadership for the continuous improvement of plant detergent processing, surfactant sulfonation and utilities management. You will lead capital projects, establish and promote “good engineering practice” standards, and transfer technology across the organization.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years in engineering, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in an environment that encourages employee involvement and high commitment.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs and capital estimates.
• Lead capital projects and ensure good engineering practice standards.
• Support CI and business simplification through system evaluation and benchmarking.
• Identify opportunities to improve operating efficiency, quality control, EOHS opportunities.
• Lead annual capital expenditure budgets, estimates, savings analysis and reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Motivational leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26

On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176749 - Cambridge, Ohio, United States

Who We Are

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.

The Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer will provide engineering expertise and execution for the continuous improvement of plant detergent processing, surfactant sulfonation and utilities management. Provide leadership and technology transfer on all capital projects and establish, promote and adhere to “good engineering practice” standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute “good engineering protocol” for capital implementation, including: evaluation and development of project scope, development of PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, capital estimates, timelines, equipment layouts, contract bids, project spending reports, installation and start-up.
• Support Continuous Improvement and Business Simplification through system evaluation, fault tree analysis, vertical integration and benchmarking. Work closely with plant operational teams to identify liquid making and base manufacturing operating efficiency, quality control and EOHS opportunities and drive business simplification principles.
• Actively participate in the annual development of local and national Capital Expenditure Budgets including project estimates, savings analysis, project portfolios and presentation.
• Lead facility troubleshooting of process and utility systems and equipment, providing design recommendations, conducting and evaluating downtime analysis and extending learnings to other areas of the facility and to manufacturing sites within the CP world.
• Develop process/liquid making equipment standards for purchases and replacement. Standards include equipment selection criteria, construction expectations, parts selection, control logic, safety features, capability (CpK) guidelines, changeover efficiency, training needs and start-up procedure.
• Promote Technology Transfer principles; use a systematic project management approach to share technical data, performance results, product evaluations and other information completely and openly to facilitate understanding throughout the supply chain.
• Utilize sound statistical tools and evaluation to identify equipment process capability and communicate the capability to key functions developing operating and process/formulation specifications.
• Support Supply Chain goals through innovative input to new concepts and methods. Provide engineering knowledge supporting the development of capital estimates required to implement DIF initiatives.
• Utilize knowledge management tools including, AARs, FMEA and COPs to capture project learnings, best practices and risks.
• Integrate EOHS compliance protocol into every engineering project. Follow corporate EOHS standards and guidelines; adhere to OSHA, EPA and other regulatory requirements. Continuously identify safety and environmental opportunities and develop action plans to institute change.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical preferred)
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Experience in an environment that encourages employee involvement and high commitment.
• Ability to stimulate others to a high level of performance, along with strong interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of manufacturing process experience
• Experience in operations management
• Experience in systems configuration and maintenance
• Basic knowledge of SAP

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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