Product & Process Engineer

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #176164 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
Roles & Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Implementation & Support group is responsible for adapting and geographically expanding innovative products across our premium wellness and therapeutic product portfolios. This position is responsible for European pet food product development projects. Initially approx 80% for projects servicing the Hill’s Desenzano plant. The individual in this position is responsible for pet food development projects and maintenance of existing pet food formulations, both within Hill’s as well as Co-Manufacturing plants. Part of the job responsibility is development and maintenance of pet food ingredient specifications, the execution of Funding the Growth projects as well as supporting European Supply Chain / Sourcing initiatives relative to Quality / Sourcing or Production related projects ( for example qualification of alternative raw material suppliers). Collaboration on product design with our claims and clinical studies group will help ensure final formulas deliver required efficacy and claims.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Job Function

• Develop and maintain European pet food product formulations and specifications
• Conduct plant tests and implement final formulations
• Identify, specify and maintain process specifications
• Develop and maintain pet food raw material specifications
• Support the qualification of new raw materials or new suppliers
• Execute Funding the Growth projects
  

EXPECTED PERCENTAGE OF TRAVEL: 10-30 %
Education And Functional Experience Required

• Required: University / Bachelor degree in Food Technology or equivalent
• Preferred: Master degree in Food Technology or equivalent
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Required: 3+ years, working experience in product development - food
• Preferred: 3+ years, working experience in pet food or baby food development
  

Skills And Competencies Required
SKILLS:

• Ability to multitask without losing focus
• Ability to work with high degree of data integrity and accuracy
• Ability to work in a cross functional team
• Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment
• Fluent in English
  

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Planning/Priority Setting
• Consumer/Customer Focus
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Analysis/Decision Making
  

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Execution Excellence
• External Relationships
• Consumer and Competitive Insight
  

Expected Gross Annual Salary Range: €44.000 ─ €49.000 gross per year
This position is offered under a permanent employment contract.
The role is governed by the applicable Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CCNL”) [Contratto Alimentari Industria], including the relevant job classification and economic provisions applicable to the position.
The initial compensation within the above range will be determined on the basis of objective, transparent and gender-neutral criteria, including professional experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, role requirements, location, applicable CCNL classification and internal company policies.
Bonus
Subject to role eligibility and applicable company policy, employees may also be eligible to participate in variable compensation programs tied to company and/or individual performance, including an annual target bonus opportunity where applicable.
Relocation Assistance
Relocation assistance may be offered for this role and it may include:

• Short-term temporary housing for a limited period to support the transition to the new location;
• Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses, in line with internal relocation policies and applicable tax and social security rules.
  

Specific terms and conditions of any relocation package, including duration of temporary housing and reimbursable expenses, will be detailed in the relevant offer documentation.
Benefits
In addition to the rights and benefits provided under applicable law and the relevant CCNL, employees may be eligible, depending on role and company policy, for supplementary benefits, which may include meal vouchers or reimbursement, insurance coverage, company devices, health and welfare programs, and additional role-specific benefits.
Detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, applicable employment terms and job classification will be provided during the recruitment process and, where applicable, in the employment documentation.
Hybrid Working Policy: In accordance with company policy.
Colgate-Palmolive is committed to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Recruitment, hiring, compensation and career progression criteria are applied in accordance with objective, transparent, non-discriminatory and gender-neutral principles, in compliance with applicable Italian and EU pay transparency legislation.
Candidates will not be asked to disclose their current or previous remuneration, and such information will not be sought, directly or indirectly, during the recruitment or hiring process.
Location: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy
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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, colour, 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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