Principal Process Engineer - Capital Projects

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Your role at Clorox:

Are you an engineer ready to join a high performing team leading manufacturing projects from ideation through startup? Do you have the desire to drive technology innovations and support the launch of product innovation? As part of the Clorox Process Engineering Team, you will be challenged with high impact projects and opportunities to help grow your career both personally and professionally.

Process Engineering, part of the Manufacturing Technology (MT) organization, is committed to delivering manufacturing breakthroughs, product initiatives, cost savings, and supply assurance projects with excellence. From determining & delivering next generation processing systems that meet today’s needs while supporting our future innovation/growth pipeline to designing a new plant, Manufacturing Technology is at the forefront ready to meet the business challenges head on.

Process Engineering team members are the technical experts responsible for the design, construction, and commissioning/startup of manufacturing equipment & utility projects across the network. As part of a larger engineering team consisting of packaging, process, and project management, we work closely with our plant customers, R&D, and Business Units to achieve business objectives. Our goal is to deliver reliable equipment and integrations that exceed startup and safety targets, and help the company grow top and bottom lines.

In this role, you will:

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with strategic business goals.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, quality, and procurement teams to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with business objectives.

• Participate in the CI of the Corporate and project safety performance by leading the safety programs and driving new initiatives. Ensure projects meet environmental compliance requirements while supporting environmental sustainability goal achievement.

• Lead equipment specification, selection, and factory acceptance testing to ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability standards are met.

• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning, stakeholder communication, and contingency development.

• Utilize corporate engineering standards and best practices for project execution, update as needed, and drive standardization across projects and sites.

What we look for:

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSChE, BSME, or equivalent).

• 6+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years managing capital projects from design through start-up. Down from  8+ years of engineering experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead capital project execution within defined timelines and budgets and leading start-up activities.

• Skilled in communicating complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support effective decision-making.

• Proficiency in applying and maintaining Corporate Engineering Standards across multiple projects.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment between engineering, operations, and quality functions.

Desired Qualifications:

• 8 years total experience includes various functions ideal: 2+ years of experience in Operations, 2+ years in Staff Engineering, 2+ years in Plant Engineering

• Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), FDA-regulated manufacturing, or PSM environments.

• Knowledge of SAP for project tracking, procurement, and maintenance workflows.

• Technical expertise in dry materials and powder handling, as well as liquids processing systems is preferred

• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement (CI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

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Workplace type:

Hybrid - 3 days in the office

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

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[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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