Senior Process Engineer - Capital Projects

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Your role at Clorox:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive by doing the right thing, putting people at the center, and playing to win. Led by our IGNITE strategy, we build brands that make a positive difference in people’s lives around the world. And we know that success requires head, heart, AND guts — all three, every day — coming together to work simpler, faster, bolder, and more inclusively. Interested? Join us to #IgniteYourCareer!

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. Our goal is to hire top performers with a diverse range of backgrounds; all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We are strong believers in investing in and supporting our employees to set high bars, challenge biases, and encourage one another to do and be their best!

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. As part of the MT organization, you will have a direct connection to championing both the consumer and your teammates to be well and thrive every day. 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 complex process & 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 optimize projects for manufacturing and business needs. 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:

• Lead the development of project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and organizational priorities.

• Drive risk management efforts by identifying potential project risks early and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of project components.

• Support capital planning processes by contributing technical insights for future investment opportunities.

• Champion the integration of innovative technologies and best practices to enhance plant reliability, efficiency, and competitiveness.

• Travel 50 – 75% to plant and equipment vendor sites as needed for project work

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline).

What we look for:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience across multiple functions; ideally including 2+ years in Operations, 2+ years in Plant Engineering, and 2+ years in a Staff Engineering or Technical role.

• Experience managing capital projects, including involvement in capital budgeting and project justification processes.

• Proven ability to clearly document and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Willingness and flexibility to travel 25–75% to support on-site project execution and vendor coordination.

• Proficient in SAP or similar ERP systems, with solid knowledge of engineering standards and practical experience with Continuous Improvement (CI), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

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

• Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), FDA