Principal Process Engineer - Capital Projects

The Clorox Company • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

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: Are you an engineer ready to join a high performing team leading manufacturing projects from ideation through startup? Do you have the desire to drive technology innovations and support the launch of product innovation? As part of the Clorox Process Engineering Team, you will be challenged with high impact projects and opportunities to help grow your career both personally and professionally. Process Engineering, part of the Manufacturing Technology (MT) organization, is committed to delivering manufacturing breakthroughs, product initiatives, cost savings, and supply assurance projects with excellence. From determining & delivering next generation processing systems that meet today’s needs while supporting our future innovation/growth pipeline to designing a new plant, Manufacturing Technology is at the forefront ready to meet the business challenges head on. Process Engineering team members are the technical experts responsible for the design, construction, and commissioning/startup of manufacturing equipment & utility projects across the network. As part of a larger engineering team consisting of packaging, process, and project management, we work closely with our plant customers, R&D, and Business Units to achieve business objectives. Our goal is to deliver reliable equipment and integrations that exceed startup and safety targets, and help the company grow top and bottom lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSChE, BSME, or equivalent).
• 6+ years of demonstrated engineering experience, including managing capital projects from design through start-up.
• Demonstrated ability to lead capital project execution within defined timelines and budgets and leading start-up activities.
• Skilled in communicating complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support effective decision-making.
• Proficiency in applying and maintaining Corporate Engineering Standards across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment between engineering, operations, and quality functions.
• 6 years total experience includes various functions ideal: 2+ years of experience in Operations, 2+ years in Staff Engineering, 2+ years in Plant Engineering
• Willingness to travel 50-75

Nice To Haves

• Experience in FDA or regulatory environments, as well as background in food or pharmaceutical industries, would be highly preferred.
• Technical expertise in sanitary/hygienic design, equipment/facility layouts, and utilities is preferred
• Knowledge of SAP or S4hana for project tracking, procurement, and maintenance workflows.
• Experience in dry materials and powder handling, as well as liquids processing systems
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement (CI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with strategic business goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in the CI of the Corporate and project safety performance by leading the safety programs and driving new initiatives.
• Ensure projects meet environmental compliance requirements while supporting environmental sustainability goal achievement.
• Lead equipment specification, selection, and factory acceptance testing to ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability standards are met.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning, stakeholder communication, and contingency development.
• Utilize corporate engineering standards and best practices for project execution, update as needed, and drive standardization across projects and sites.

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