Engineer, NA SC Mfg Systems

Colgate•Piscataway, NJ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Systems team, you will drive the regional execution, governance, and standardization of critical digital manufacturing technologies. In this high-impact position, you will partner directly with plant leadership and regional cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, FP&R, and GIT) to define and scale innovative, high-efficiency digital capabilities across manufacturing facilities. You will elevate operational excellence by empowering local teams through technical coaching while enforcing global cybersecurity and system standards to minimize downtime.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in Engineering, Automation, Supply Chain Operations, or IT Supply Chain.
Proven track record configuring, deploying, and maintaining core manufacturing software systems (e.g., MES, HMI, ISA-88 Batching, Historians).
Hands-on technical proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL / MS SQL Server) and SAP manufacturing workflows (Production Orders, Confirmations, Material Movements, Quality Management).
Core knowledge of plant floor control systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Operational Excellence standards.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in a regional role within a matrixed CPG or consumer goods manufacturing environment.
Technical familiarity with AVEVA (Wonderware) platforms, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and industrial instrumentation.
Experience with enterprise analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Domo, SQL Reporting Services).
Demonstrated functional competencies in cross-functional project management, technical coaching, root-cause troubleshooting, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end implementation, technical direction, and troubleshooting of digital manufacturing system initiatives across regional plants to drive operational consistency and efficiency.
Enforce global manufacturing systems standards, cybersecurity policies, compliance checklists, and access management across all regional sites to safeguard plant operations.
Partner with regional Quality, Engineering, FP&R, and GIT teams to identify, communicate, and scale high-impact manufacturing best practices across plant networks.
Design and deliver technical training programs to address competency gaps, building strong local plant systems expertise and fostering a global digital mindset.
Oversee technical issue resolution, mitigate operational downtime impacts, and manage remediation activities across the region.