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Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!\nJoin 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.\nAs a Capital Projects Engineer at Hill’s, you will report to the Engineering Manager and lead the end-to-end execution of strategic capital projects that drive our facility’s safety, capacity, and cost objectives. You will provide critical engineering expertise from initial feasibility and design through installation and final commissioning, ensuring every project is delivered on time and within budget. This role offers the exciting opportunity to own high-impact projects that directly shape the long-term operational capability of a world-class manufacturing site. By collaborating with cross-functional teams in Operations, Maintenance, and EOHS, you will be the primary driver of technical innovation and infrastructure growth.\nResponsibilities\nLead End-to-End Project Execution: Manage assigned capital projects from concept through start-up, including scope development, cost control, risk management, and final handover to operations.\n\nDrive Technical Design & Integration: Coordinate process, mechanical, and electrical designs to ensure seamless integration with existing utility systems and production layouts while meeting Hill's technical standards.\n\nManage Vendor & Contractor Performance: Direct external engineering firms and equipment OEMs through RFQs, bid evaluations, and onsite installation to ensure safety and quality performance.\n\nEnsure EOHS & Quality Compliance: Accountability for full compliance with safety, environmental, and GMP standards in all project phases, including the execution of FATs/SATs and required validations.\n\nEnable Operational Readiness: Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to develop training materials, SOPs, and maintenance job plans that support site reliability and OEE targets.\n\nOptimize Infrastructure & Utilities: Evaluate project impacts on raw material flows and utility capacity (steam, air, water), working with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure site readiness.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nEducational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, or a related field).\n\nRelevant Experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or capital project execution within an industrial environment.\n\nProject Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing equipment installations or line upgrades from concept through successful start-up.\n\nTechnical Compliance Knowledge: Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, and quality systems.\n\nPhysical & Environmental Adaptability: Ability to work in industrial environments (dust, noise, variable temperatures) and move throughout production areas, including stairs and mezzanines.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nAdvanced Expertise: Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management and 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in CPG, food, or pharma industries.\n\nProject Management Tools: Certification or proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP) and tools like MS Project.\n\nSpecialized Engineering Skills: Experience with hygienic design, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and reliability engineering (RCM, FMEA).\n\nSystems & Analytics: Familiarity with SAP for capital tracking and the ability to interpret/create complex engineering drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics).\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nSalary Range $76,800.00 - $121,000.00 USD\nPay 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.\nBenefits: 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.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion\nOur 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. 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