Process Development Engineer (Temporary) (San Jose Iturbide, GUA, MX)

<style type="text/css"> </style> <p><span style="">No Relocation Assistance Offered<br>Job Number #173061 - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato, Mexico<br><br><strong>Who We Are</strong><br><br>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!<br><br>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.</span><br> </p><p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">About the Role</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Are you ready to redefine how global engineering teams capture and share knowledge? As a Process Development Engineer (Documentation Specialist), you will be at the forefront of our digital transformation. Join us in architecting the future of engineering through digital innovation</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">You will lead the strategy to standardize documentation across our Personal Care and Home Care categories, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to turn raw technical data into global best practices. Based in our Mission Hills Plant, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering and digital innovation, ensuring our global plants operate with world-class precision.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Responsibilities</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Architect Global Standards: Research and synthesize best practices from global engineering teams and suppliers to create high-impact Technical Information Letters (TILs).</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Drive Digital Transformation: Design, implement, and manage intelligent agents, simulators, and digital systems using AI frameworks to automate and optimize technical workflows.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Leverage AI Ecosystems: Use tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to analyze vast datasets, streamline documentation, and support global innovation goals.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Influence &amp; Collaborate: Partner with engineering leads across worldwide plants to validate equipment designs and installation standards.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Shape the Future: Build a centralized, intelligent knowledge base that serves as the blueprint for current operations and future capital projects.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Required Qualifications</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a strongly related technical field.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing plants, capital projects, or engineering services, with a strong grasp of process equipment.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Advanced knowledge of the Google AI ecosystem (Gemini, NotebookLM), AI frameworks for agent creation, and database management.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Intermediate to Advanced English level.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Preferred Qualifications</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0px;margin-bottom:0.0px"> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Exceptional technical writing and oral communication skills to distill complex info into clear, actionable standards.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">High capacity for information synthesis and logical reasoning to solve complex engineering puzzles.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">Proven ability to lead projects by influencing cross-functional partners without direct authority.</span></p> </li> <li style=""> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><span style="">A proactive approach to planning and prioritization with the ability to deliver high-stakes results under minimal supervision.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0pt"><em><span style="">Contract Type: Temporary (10-month term).</span></em></p><p><br><span style=""><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion</strong><br>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.</span><br><br><br><span style=""><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong><br>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.<br><br>Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span style="">request form</span></a> should you require accommodation.<br><br><span style="">#LI-Hybrid</span></span></p>