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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.
 

Join us as a Sr. Project Engineer and architect the future of advanced manufacturing. We are transforming our Greenwood, South Carolina Personal Care production plant into a high tech, robotically automated powerhouse. We are looking for a visionary Senior Project Engineer to take the reins of a massive engineering portfolio. This is a premier individual contributor role with true end to end ownership. You will not just manage spreadsheets; you will own the entire lifecycle of capital projects from a blank page concept and initial ideation to full scale build out, robotic integration, and final execution on the floor. If you want to leave your fingerprint on a world class facility ushering in a new era of automation, this is your launchpad.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 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.
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