Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Packaging Engineer Sr.
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  03/07/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174454 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

About the Role

Are you a creative engineer who loves bridging the gap between stunning design and technical reality? As our Packaging Engineer, you will transform marketing and global brand concepts into high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions. You will act as a cross-functional technical leader supporting Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality, while guiding our team of Packaging Data Specialists to automate data systems and eliminate manual workflows. If you want to pioneer innovative packaging technologies that drive efficiency and savings, this is the perfect role for you!

 

Responsibilities

  • Concept Conversion & Technical Mapping: Translate aesthetic designs from Marketing and Regional/Global teams into clear, precise technical specifications, ensuring feasibility regarding quality, cost, and timelines.

  • Quality & Performance Planning: Define the master test plans and validation protocols to guarantee that new packaging materials comply with all functional, performance, and regulatory standards.

  • Industrial Execution & Support: Supervise the First Production Run at an industrial scale for all new products. Provide expert technical service to resolve material issues and quality deviations across manufacturing lines.

  • Supplier Development: Partner with Procurement to evaluate, select, and develop reliable suppliers, providing technical direction for highly complex materials.

  • Change Management & Documentation: Evaluate, cost, and thoroughly document any modifications affecting development timelines or technical product data.

  • Team Leadership & Automation: Direct the Packaging Data Specialists team, identifying tools and training needs to automate manual reporting, technology transfers, and quality workflows.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Engineering, or a highly related field.

  • At least 3 to 5 years of solid experience in product development, packaging engineering, or related fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.

  • Strong foundational knowledge of packaging materials combined with data management skills and experience using digital analysis tools.

  • Advanced / Fluent English proficiency.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of barrier lamination, folding cartons, and plastic transformation methods.

  • Mastery of printing/decoration techniques, material testing methods, and industrial design principles.

  • Experience in project management, basic statistics, data analysis, financial evaluation of projects, and core marketing concepts.

  • High proficiency in advanced systems and platforms related to packaging data management.


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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