Plant Engineer (Project Engineer)

Clorox • Reno, NV

2d • $88,700 - $165,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: The Plant Engineer provides day-to-day engineering technical expertise to Operating Departments as needed. Leads the design and implementation of site-based capital and manufacturing improvement projects. Participates in teams as an expert in the discipline and can work with guiding management oversight. Evaluates the feasibility of manufacturing, packaging, and process systems improvements and modifications. Manages and directs the work of outside engineering consultants and construction contractors during the design and implementation of projects. In this role, you will: Lead site-based capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, timing, and budget goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across packaging, processing, and utility systems. Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to resolve technical challenges, optimize performance, and support cost savings initiatives. Manage external engineering consultants and contractors during project execution. Demonstrate active engagement in enhancing the site's safety performance and food safety compliance by supporting and promoting relevant programs and initiatives. Support environmental sustainability goal achievement. Identify, support and lead cost savings initiatives across the site and help to reduce plant spending. Develop personal skills and train teams (Engineering, Maintenance, and Operational) on new techniques, etc. Advocate for engineering innovation at the manufacturing site. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Clorox Project Management protocols. #LI-Onsite

Requirements

• 4+ years of Engineering experience
• Engineering Degree (BSME / BSEE / BSChE) or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• You must possess a valid driver’s license and passport or be willing to obtain one
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven capital project management experience, including budgeting and scheduling
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities, especially in cross-functional team environments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on timely and accurate delivery of engineering solutions.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Highly desirable to have food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based capital projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, timing, and budget goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across packaging, processing, and utility systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to resolve technical challenges, optimize performance, and support cost savings initiatives.
• Manage external engineering consultants and contractors during project execution.
• Demonstrate active engagement in enhancing the site's safety performance and food safety compliance by supporting and promoting relevant programs and initiatives.
• Support environmental sustainability goal achievement.
• Identify, support and lead cost savings initiatives across the site and help to reduce plant spending.
• Develop personal skills and train teams (Engineering, Maintenance, and Operational) on new techniques, etc.
• Advocate for engineering innovation at the manufacturing site.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Clorox Project Management protocols.

Benefits

• At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
• We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges.
• We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance.
• Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range.
• Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location.
• The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
• –Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900 –Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100 –Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300
• This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees