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Job Number # - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico
**Who We Are**
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a general 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.
**Job Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead and manage cross-functional manufacturing projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
- Coordinate the installation, integration, and optimization of manufacturing equipment including pumps, tanks, mixers, and piping systems.
- Interpret and review engineering drawings and ensure designs meet project and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with vendors and automation suppliers, conveying project philosophy and overseeing implementation without requiring direct programming or automation development.
- Oversee quality systems implementation, ensuring compliance with GMPs and industry standards.
- Manage change control processes and validation systems relevant to cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environments.
- Report project status and key milestones to stakeholders and senior management.
- Ensure adherence to manufacturing and quality procedures, promptly addressing any compliance or process issues.
**Required Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic, or Process Engineering.
- 3/4 years of proven experience in project management in manufacturing environments, specifically in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or food industries.




- In-depth experience with manufacturing equipment (pumps, pipelines, tanks, mixers).
- Strong technical foundation in engineering design; proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
- Solid understanding of industrial quality systems and practical knowledge of GMPs.
- Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.
- Experience with project management processes and tools relevant to manufacturing industries.
**Desired Qualifications**:
- Professional experience in chemical, cream, liquid, or consumable product manufacturing settings.
- Working knowledge of electricity and control systems (not as a programmer but with the capacity to manage and coordinate automation projects with suppliers).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate project philosophies and automation concepts to cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Familiarity with specific processes and systems used in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food sectors.
- Experience delivering projects under strict regulatory and quality requirements.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
**Note**:
Experience in the automotive or unrelated industries will not be considered for this position.
**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.
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📌 Project Engineer (Temporal) (San José Iturbide)
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📍 San José Iturbide