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 recognized 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 programs 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:  Process Development Engineer (Temporary)
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  5/21/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173061 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico

Who We Are

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.
 

About the Role

Are you ready to redefine how global engineering teams capture and share knowledge? As a Process Development Engineer (Documentation Specialist), you will be at the forefront of our digital transformation. Join us in architecting the future of engineering through digital innovation

 

You will lead the strategy to standardize documentation across our Personal Care and Home Care categories, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to turn raw technical data into global best practices. Based in our Mission Hills Plant, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering and digital innovation, ensuring our global plants operate with world-class precision.

 

Responsibilities

  • Architect Global Standards: Research and synthesize best practices from global engineering teams and suppliers to create high-impact Technical Information Letters (TILs).

  • Drive Digital Transformation: Design, implement, and manage intelligent agents, simulators, and digital systems using AI frameworks to automate and optimize technical workflows.

  • Leverage AI Ecosystems: Use tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to analyze vast datasets, streamline documentation, and support global innovation goals.

  • Influence & Collaborate: Partner with engineering leads across worldwide plants to validate equipment designs and installation standards.

  • Shape the Future: Build a centralized, intelligent knowledge base that serves as the blueprint for current operations and future capital projects.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a strongly related technical field.

  • At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing plants, capital projects, or engineering services, with a strong grasp of process equipment.

  • Advanced knowledge of the Google AI ecosystem (Gemini, NotebookLM), AI frameworks for agent creation, and database management.

  • Intermediate to Advanced English level.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exceptional technical writing and oral communication skills to distill complex info into clear, actionable standards.

  • High capacity for information synthesis and logical reasoning to solve complex engineering puzzles.

  • Proven ability to lead projects by influencing cross-functional partners without direct authority.

  • A proactive approach to planning and prioritization with the ability to deliver high-stakes results under minimal supervision.

 

Contract Type: Temporary (10-month term).


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, color, 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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