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Colgate-Palmolive Project Engineer in Guatemala, Guatemala
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172212 - Guatemala, Guatemala, Guatemala
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global 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.
About the role:
The Project Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end administration, coordination, and execution of capital projects. This role ensures all initiatives align with Project Management standards, Business Capital Management financial regulations, and Operational Excellence norms to drive efficiency and cost savings across the region.
Responsibilities:
Project Lifecycle Management: Lead the evaluation, cost estimation, and execution of improvement, EOHS, quality, and new product projects.
Technical & Financial Validation: Validate project feasibility, including scope, capacity analysis, financial implications, and ROI (savings).
Budgeting & Reporting: Manage project documentation for Cost of Sales and Budget reviews; monitor cash spend and project timelines to ensure financial compliance.
Engineering Design: Design and manage Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), provide calculation reports, and oversee IQ/OQ/PQ validation documents.
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Partner with Procurement to select and manage vendors; coordinate with Manufacturing, EOHS, and Quality teams to meet technical specifications.
Risk & Compliance: Conduct risk analysis and contingency planning; manage the Management of Change (MOC) process and ensure asset capitalization in collaboration with Finance.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or Electronics preferred).
At least 4 years of experience in production plants or industrial project management.
Advanced English proficiency (technical and spoken).
Proficiency in MS Office/Google Suite, Project Management tools, and SAP.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
PMP or PMI certifications.
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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.
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