Project Engineer

Colgate • Morristown, TN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Are you ready to take full ownership of high impact engineering initiatives and shape the future of high-speed manufacturing? As a Project Engineer, you will be the driving force behind the design, execution, and commissioning of multi million dollar capital projects across our state of the art Oral Care product production facility. Seated within the Making division of our world renowned toothpastes and mouthwash rinses, you will be the Engineer conceptualizing the future of our manufacturing capabilities. From blank page concept and vendor bidding to line installation, automation integration, and final qualification, you will partner with cross-functional plant leadership and external contractors to transform capital expenditure into operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related engineering discipline).
• 4+ years of hands-on engineering experience inside a high-speed cGMP manufacturing environment (CPG, Pharma, Food & Beverage, Personal Care, or related industry)
• Proven track record of managing capital equipment installations, line upgrades, and factory modifications from initial concept through startup
• Practical working knowledge of cGMP standards, validation protocols including Design Qualification, Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Performance Qualification, and EOHS/OSHA safety regulations
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD or related products

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree
• Experience with capital budget tracking software such as SAP
• Active Project Management Professional certification
• Hands-on experience with high-speed automated packaging, hygienic design, or liquid processing systems
• Experience managing external engineering firms and construction contractors on active production floors

Responsibilities

• Direct capital projects from initial scope definition and technical feasibility studies through construction, startup, and operational handover.
• Own the Capital Expenditure Budget (CEB) process administer contractor contracts, monitor expenditures, and maintain strict cost control to deliver projects on time and under budget.
• Develop detailed project execution plans, sequence critical path milestones, and resolve operational bottlenecks on the factory floor.
• Study product specifications and performance targets to design technical solutions, specify high-speed processing/packaging machinery, and execute layout studies.
• Lead rigorous testing protocols to confirm equipment reliability, product performance, and full compliance with FDA/cGMP and quality standards.
• Partner with Controls, Reliability, and Safety teams to integrate advanced utility systems, line automation, and digital manufacturing tools into plant workflows.
• Manage RFP/RFQ bidding processes, evaluate technical vendor proposals, and supervise external contractors on-site to enforce strict performance and safety standards.
• Champion Environmental, Occupational Health, and Safety (EOHS) rules across all project sites, keeping every build compliant with OSHA and internal zero-incident safety standards.
• Track and report real-time project metrics, capital spending trends, and risk management plans to executive plant leadership.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid parental leave
• disability coverage
• participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

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