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:   1. Planning/Priority Setting 2.…