Senior Project Engineer

Colgate; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Vacation days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Senior Project Engineer at our Greenwood, SC facility to lead end-to-end capital projects, including robotic integration on a high-speed production line. The role requires driving safety, quality, and compliance across engineering builds, with cross-functional collaboration across regional and global teams.

You will own project lifecycles from concept to final execution, champion advanced manufacturing technologies, and ensure execution aligns with site strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years in a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment with large capital projects
• Solid understanding of Capital Expenditure Budget (CEB) procurement processes, project risk assessment, and vendor management
• Portfolio of completed projects requiring partnership with cross functional corporate teams, plant leadership, and third party contractors on a high speed production floor

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regional and global engineering teams to evaluate disruptive technologies and integrate advanced robotics and collaborate to achieve the efficiency and update/upgrade goals into our site strategy.
• Lead capital projects from inception to closing, define project objectives, timelines, and sequence build phases; manage multi-million dollar budgets, bid management and vendor selection.
• Study product design, customer requirements, and performance standards to determine project specifications and provide cost estimates.
• Design and run technical studies to implement analytical testing on production lines and pioneer solutions for packaging differentiation and high-speed asset optimization.
• Assess project risks and develop risk response plans to ensure requirements are met efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with EOHS, cGMP, OSHA, and EPA regulations through rigorous testing and qualification protocols (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

cGMP experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

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.

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#174844 - Hodges, South Carolina, 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.

Our Greenwood, South Carolina Personal Care production facility is rapidly evolving into a high-tech, robotically automated powerhouse, and we are looking for a visionary Senior Project Engineer to spearhead this transformation. This is a premier, high-visibility role with true end-to-end capital ownership. You will lead the entire lifecycle of major engineering initiatives—taking projects from blank-page concept and initial ideation to full-scale buildout, robotic integration, and final execution on our high-speed production floor. If you are driven to design cutting-edge industrial systems and leave a lasting footprint on a world-class manufacturing facility, this is your launchpad.

Your Day to Day and The Future

• Collaborate with regional and global engineering teams to evaluate disruptive technologies and integrate advanced robotics and collaborate to achieve the efficiency and update/upgrade goals into our site strategy. Lead capital projects from inception to closing. You will define project objectives, calculate precise timelines, sequence build phases, manage multi million dollar budgets, and drive contractor bidding and vendor selection.
• Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; and preparing cost estimates.
• Design and run technical studies to implement advanced analytical testing directly onto our production lines. You will also pioneer cutting edge engineering solutions for e-commerce end of line packaging differentiation, new product molds, and high speed asset optimizations.
• Evaluate and monitor project risks and develop risk response plans to ensure project requirements are made efficiently and effectively.
• Confirm peak product and asset performance by designing and executing rigorous testing and validation protocols, including Design Qualification, Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Integrate Environmental Occupational Health and Safety (EOHS) standards and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) seamlessly into every engineering build, ensuring full compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations while driving a zero incident safety culture.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline

6+ years of engineering experience inside a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment, with a heavy emphasis on executing large scale capital projects from concept through implementation

Solid understanding of Capital Expenditure Budget (CEB) procurement processes, project risk assessment, and technical vendor management

Portfolio of completed projects requiring partnership with cross functional corporate teams, plant leadership, and third party contractors on a high speed production floor

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science in Engineering or Project Management, or an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Advanced proficiency with design and tracking software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Project and systems software such as SAP

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $145,000.00 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 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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