Quality Engineer

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172471 - Hodges, South Carolina, United States

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.
 

As our Quality Engineer you will be responsible for improving process capability while evaluating statistical data analysis and implementing corrective action to achieve plant key performance indicators. You will be issuing, maintaining, controlling, and auditing documentation required for Technical Transfers, Validations, Nonconformance Investigations and current good manufacturing process compliance. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Ensure site adheres to Quality Standards and conduct post launch product reviews

• Manage process validation program for the site, create and execute quality protocols, analyze and report process capability to ensure cGMP compliance. 

• Investigate, report and document Product Non-conformances and conduct corrective and preventative investigations at the site 

• Responsible for understanding process control capabilities of site and driving continuous improvement projects

• Documentation support through development and review of operational standard operating procedures

• Investigate and report customer complaint trends for the site and ensure formula related complaints are fully investigated and documented.

• Participate and support on Internal and external audits

• Conduct training to site on process control, SOP’s and other required topics

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Food Science or other related field 

• 2+ years of manufacturing plant experience in a quality role

• Experience in quality systems with practical knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessment tools 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Colgate Quality standards and Systems

• Knowledge of 6 Sigma / Lean Manufacturing

• Working understanding of SAP / Minitab

• Understanding of cGMP and 21 CFR 210 & 211

• Experience Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles

• Experience conducting quality training and cGMP training

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay 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.

Benefits: 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.

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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