Principal Process Engineer - Capital Projects

The Clorox Company • Alpharetta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is seeking a Principal Process Engineer for Capital Projects to join a high-performing team. This role involves leading manufacturing projects from ideation through startup, driving technology innovations, and supporting product launches. As part of the Process Engineering Team within Manufacturing Technology (MT), you will tackle high-impact projects and contribute to career growth. The Process Engineering team is dedicated to delivering manufacturing breakthroughs, product initiatives, cost savings, and supply assurance projects with excellence. This includes determining and delivering next-generation processing systems and designing new plants. Team members are technical experts responsible for the design, construction, and commissioning/startup of manufacturing equipment and utility projects across the network. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams, as well as R&D and Business Units, to achieve business objectives and deliver reliable equipment that exceeds startup and safety targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSChE, BSME, or equivalent).
• 8+ 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.
• 8+ years total experience includes various functions ideal: 2+ years of experience in Operations, 2+ years in Staff Engineering, 2+ years in Plant Engineering.

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
• 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
• Eligibility for Clorox’s incentive plans

What This Job Offers

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