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:  Quality Engineer
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  5/25/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173497 - 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

The Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating all quality-related activities for manufactured products, covering the entire lifecycle from raw materials and packaging to sub-processes and finished goods at our External Manufacturers. Your mission is to ensure rigorous compliance with global standards, guaranteeing the highest level of satisfaction for our customers and consumers.

 

Responsibilities

  • Global Standards & Compliance: Oversee the implementation of Global Quality Standards across all External Manufacturers (Contract Manufacturers and Co-packers) and ensure specifications meet local legal regulations.

  • Quality Assurance & Inspection: Manage the incoming inspection process for new packaging materials and maintain the Quality Master Plan for all external sites.

  • CAPA & Continuous Improvement: Lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and drive continuous improvement initiatives to resolve operational barriers.

  • Statistical Analysis & Monitoring: Execute Statistical Process Control (SPC) and monitor Quality KPIs to ensure process stability and the achievement of quality objectives.

  • Consumer Satisfaction: Analyze customer and consumer complaints to identify root causes and implement corrective solutions.

  • Innovation & Tech Transfer: Support technology and formula transfers to ensure the successful launch of innovation projects and regular production runs.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

  • At least 1–3 years of experience in production supervision, manufacturing inspection, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), microbiology, or related industrial fields.

  • Proven experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and managing Corrective/Preventive actions.

  • Proficiency in SAP and Google Workspace tools.

  • Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS).

  • Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes (Raw Materials to Finished Goods) and Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.

  • Advanced proficiency in RCA methodologies to eliminate operational barriers and enhance process efficiency.


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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