Process Engineer
Role Overview
Are you a process engineering professional dedicated to driving manufacturing precision, product quality, and process capability?
As our Process Engineer – Personal Care, you will oversee the implementation and continuous compliance of the plant's Master Quality Plan across Personal Care production lines.
Leveraging Statistical Process Control (SPC / CpK analysis) and process validation protocols (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, MTP), you will optimize mixing and compounding processes, manage Experimental Manufacture Orders (EMOs), and eliminate Absolute Material Losses (AML).
Working at the intersection of Operations, EHS, and R&D, you will lead root-cause investigations, manage CAPAs, and audit Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Purified Water systems to guarantee that every product meets global quality and regulatory standards.
Key Skills for This Role
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
- At least 3+ years of experience in process engineering, quality assurance, or manufacturing operations within high-volume production environments.
- Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for personal care/cosmetics and hygienic liquid handling.
- Familiarity with Purified Water systems, Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems, and Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S) protocols.
- Internal Quality auditing experience (ISO 9001, ISO 22716, or corporate quality standards).
- Proficiency in SAP ERP systems (QM module), Google Workspace, and statistical data analysis software.
- Direct experience executing process and equipment validations (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ, MTP) and applying Statistical Process Control (SPC / CpK analysis).
- Hands-on experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS), investigating root causes, and executing CAPAs.
- Proven experience at a Soap Manufacturing company or in Fats & Oils related operations.
- 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.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a global consumer products company focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Founded in New York in 1806, it sells products in more than 200 countries and territories.
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