Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Colgate-Palmolive Company is searching for a Senior Engineer to join our Device plus Chemistry team to develop novel product solutions for oral care devices from initial concept through transfer to manufacturing by working with a cross-functional team of internal and external subject matter experts in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Industrial Design.

What you will do

• Lead the development of novel device designs and product structures based on concept and market needs
• Conduct prototype evaluations
• Assess the feasibility of design concepts
• Manage the 3D printing processes
• Design complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks
• Prepare detailed 2D drawings to aid component manufacture
• Define product requirements, and create multiple initial concepts and prototypes and make design adjustments where
  necessary
• Proactively participate in the device innovation process, and product improvement and adaptation opportunities. Build and nurture connections between internal local and global innovation teams, as well as explore and build a network of external innovation and engineering partners
• Execute the device plus chemistry product development process in conjunction with team chemists and others by designing, prototyping, validating, and optimizing devices
• Partner with cross-functional teams, generate required product documentation including performance and material specifications, testing plans and reports, in support of safety and regulatory compliance processes
• Participate in theproduct transfer process to manufacturing
• Present to management, marketing teams, and R&D peers on various subjects, including engineering concept diagrams and renderings, rapid prototypes and demonstrations, experimental data, and test results, etc.
• Take responsibility for aspects of engineering project management timelines, related development budgets, and with a focus on reduced cost of goods at an early stage of concept development
• Generate and document intellectual property opportunities through the creation of invention records and support of patent applications
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Require Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering 
• A minimum of 8 years work experience
• A minimum of 4 years experience in the development of consumer and/or medical/diagnostics devices
• Expert knowledge of SolidWorks
• Experience with the design of injection molded components
• Knowledge of volume production and quality control to ensure product robustness (stability and reliability) and manufacturability

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering with a preferred focus on Mechanical Design and Industrial Design
• Data and statistical analysis using tools such as Minitab (or similar)
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance systems 

We are a results oriented company with a caring culture and work life balance. Do not miss the chance to join our outstanding team!