Project Engineer, Quality Engineering
Listed on 2026-09-02
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
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:
8/11/26
On-site
Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number#175405 - Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Who We AreColgate-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.
to take full ownership of high impact engineering initiatives and shape the future of high-speed manufacturing? As a Project Engineer, you will be the driving force behind the design, execution, and commissioning of multi million dollar capital projects across our state of the art Oral Care product production facility. Seated within the Making division of our world renowned toothpastes and mouthwash rinses, you will be the Engineer conceptualizing the future of our manufacturing capabilities.
YourDay to Day and The Future
Direct capital projects from initial scope definition and technical feasibility studies through construction, startup, and operational handover.
Own the Capital Expenditure Budget (CEB) process administer contractor contracts, monitor expenditures, and maintain strict cost control to deliver projects on time and under budget.
Develop detailed project execution plans, sequence critical path milestones, and resolve operational bottlenecks on the factory floor.
Study product specifications and performance targets to design technical solutions, specify high-speed processing/packaging machinery, and execute layout studies.
Lead rigorous testing protocols to confirm equipment reliability, product performance, and full compliance with FDA/cGMP and quality standards.
Partner with Controls, Reliability, and Safety teams to integrate advanced utility systems, line automation, and digital manufacturing tools into plant workflows.
Manage RFP/RFQ bidding processes, evaluate technical vendor proposals, and supervise external contractors on-site to enforce strict performance and safety standards.
Champion Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety (EOHS) rules across all project sites, keeping every build compliant with OSHA and internal zero-incident safety standards.
Track and report real-time project metrics, capital spending trends, and risk management plans to executive plant leadership.
You’ll need to have:Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline).
4+ years of hands‑on engineering…
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