Plant Engineer (Project Engineer)

The Clorox Company • Reno, NV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level