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:  Project Engineer (Temporary)
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  23/06/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173938 - 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 proactive engineer who loves seeing projects come to life from blueprint to execution? As our new Project Engineer, you will be the driving force behind our capital projects. You won't just manage timelines; you will design layouts, select cutting-edge equipment, and lead contractors to elevate our factory's performance and reliability. If you are ready to own high-impact projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we want you on our team.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Project Ownership: Evaluate, design, and implement capital projects from initial scope and CAD layouts to final validation and asset tracking.

  • Technical Execution: Generate technical specifications, manage equipment procurement, and oversee on-site construction and installation.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate seamlessly with internal support teams (Quality, Safety, Finance, and Procurement) to keep projects on track and compliant.

  • Contractor & Site Supervision: Manage third-party contractors, ensuring all fieldwork meets strict quality, budget, and safety standards.

  • Commissioning & Validation: Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), coordinate team training, and deliver complete project validation documentation.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).

  • At least 2+ years of hands-on experience in project engineering roles.

  • Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office.

  • Solid understanding of manufacturing mechanics/electronics, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) standards.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven track record of installing and commissioning filling lines or automated packaging systems.

  • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills— ability to influence teams and align contractors.


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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