Maintenance Engineer

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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.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will serve as the primary catalyst for operational reliability and performance across production, utilities, and facility equipment. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will design and implement proactive maintenance strategies, leverage equipment data to eliminate root-cause downtime, and maximize overall plant throughput. In this role, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly influence site performance and safety standards.

Lead site-wide proactive maintenance programs by leveraging Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to optimize equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and enforce EHS and product quality compliance.

Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies to increase packaging line efficiency and operational yield.

Manage Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) processes to refine preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Implement and manage predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration and oil analysis, to proactively identify and resolve chronic equipment issues.

Partner with cross-functional operations and planning teams to manage spare parts inventory, optimize asset life cycles, and support shop floor 5S standards.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 3 years of maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Hands-on experience managing preventive maintenance programs using SAP or equivalent Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)/CMMS systems.

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Working knowledge of predictive maintenance tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or oil analysis) and OSHA/GMP compliance standards.

Strong track record of facilitating successful continuous improvement projects that delivered measurable productivity or uptime improvements.

Proven capability in data-driven decision making, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), and project prioritization in dynamic production environments.

Knowledge of PLC systems, industrial automation, and equipment lubrication best practices.

Salary Range $86,000.00 - $ 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…