Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or 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:  3/13/26
On-site

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #171953 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

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.
 

 

Are you passionate about using data-driven insights to ensure the highest standards of food safety and product excellence? As a Quality Engineer, you will own the technical transfer and validation processes that bring our world-class pet nutrition products to life. You will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of quality awareness across our Topeka facility.

 

Responsibilities

  • Own Technical Transfers: Lead the Quality Technical Transfer standards by performing statistical analysis (Minitab) on new and modified products to improve process capability.
  • Drive Validation Excellence: Oversee the plant validation master plan, developing and executing protocols (PQ/PPQ) to ensure cGMP compliance and equipment readiness.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools like Pareto charts and root cause analysis to investigate non-conformances and reduce consumer complaints.
  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Act as a key stakeholder in internal and external audits, ensuring all plant activities align with Food Safety, HACCP, and FSMA initiatives.These activities will require a high detail oriented reviewing large documentation validations. (e.g.Regulatory Requirements revision, FDA, SQF validation)
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with R&D, Engineering, and Operations to implement corrective actions (CAPA) and facilitate technical training for site teams.
  • Foster Quality Culture: Engage with stakeholders through post-project debriefs and Quality Council activities to share performance insights and drive predictive quality management.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering (or a related technical/science field).
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven technical experience with process validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab) and SAP.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or food manufacturing industry.
  • Working knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety (FSMA), and Global Quality Standards.
  • Strong leadership and influence skills, with the ability to drive change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on collaborative problem-solving and data-driven decision-making (e.g. Looker Studio, Domo, etc)


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $76,800.00 - $96,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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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