Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Emporia, Kansas, United States

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!

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As a Capital Projects Engineer at Hill’s, you will report to the Engineering Manager and lead the end-to-end execution of strategic capital projects that drive our facility’s safety, capacity, and cost objectives. You will provide critical engineering expertise from initial feasibility and design through installation and final commissioning, ensuring every project is delivered on time and within budget. This role offers the exciting opportunity to own high-impact projects that directly shape the long‑term operational capability of a world‑class manufacturing site.

By collaborating with cross‑functional teams in Operations, Maintenance, and EOHS, you will be the primary driver of technical innovation and infrastructure growth.

• Lead End-to-End Project Execution: Manage assigned capital projects from concept through start‑up, including scope development, cost control, risk management, and final handover to operations.
• Drive Technical Design & Integration: Coordinate process, mechanical, and electrical designs to ensure seamless integration with existing utility systems and production layouts while meeting Hill's technical standards.
• Manage Vendor & Contractor Performance: Direct external engineering firms and equipment OEMs through RFQs, bid evaluations, and onsite installation to ensure safety and quality performance.
• Ensure EOHS & Quality Compliance: Accountability for full compliance with safety, environmental, and GMP standards in all project phases, including the execution of FATs/SATs and required validations.
• Enable Operational Readiness: Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to develop training materials, SOPs, and maintenance job plans that support site reliability and OEE targets.
• Optimize Infrastructure & Utilities: Evaluate project impacts on raw material flows and utility capacity (steam, air, water), working with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure site readiness.

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or a related field).
• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project execution within an industrial environment.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing equipment installations or line upgrades from concept through successful start‑up.
• Technical Compliance Knowledge: Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and quality systems.
• Physical & Environmental Adaptability: Ability to work in industrial environments (dust, noise, variable temperatures) and move throughout production areas, including stairs and mezzanines.

• Advanced Expertise: Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management and 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in CPG, food, or pharma industries.
• Project Management Tools: Certification or proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP) and tools like MS Project.
• Specialized Engineering
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with hygienic design, clean‑in‑place (CIP) systems, and reliability engineering (RCM, FMEA).
• Systems & Analytics: Familiarity with SAP for capital tracking and the ability to interpret/create complex engineering drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics).

Salary Range $76,800.00 - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and…