Project Engineer

Colgate-Palmolive São Paulo, Brazil

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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.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Sr Project Engineer

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 4/23/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172900 - Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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.

Project Engineer

Location: São Bernardo do Campo

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Engineer to join our team! This role drives ideation, evaluation, prioritization, and implementation of projects related to major equipment modification or installation of new equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

Execute engineering protocols and practices, including the development and evaluation of project scope, layouts, bids, spending, timelines, and start-up.
Manage project finances and compliance by developing Capital Budgets, ROI analysis, and ensuring adherence to EHS, Quality, and Microbiology standards.
Oversee technical installations and site preparation for equipment and control systems, coordinating with contractors and internal maintenance personnel.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying technical developments, troubleshooting production deviations, and transferring knowledge through SOPs and manuals.
Collaborate with key stakeholders and divisional management to negotiate resources, project direction, and delivery schedules with vendors.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
Proven experience in CAPEX projects.
Advanced level of the English language (writing/speaking).

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication and social skills.
Good leadership, project management, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.

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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