Project Engineer

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Manufacturing​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Seeking an engineering leader eager to make an impact! As the Engineering Manager within one of our agile-factory teams, you'll be the spark that drives project efficiency and innovation. Be at the forefront of managing an exceptional team, turning strategic plans into reality and leading the charge in our manufacturing success. Standard engineering is not what we do – we're about pioneering. If you're passionate about leading change and enhancing how we operate, you could be the perfect fit for us.

Your responsibilities

• Analyzes production and facilities operations/issues, performs necessary engineering design and layout, prepares cost estimates, and makes recommendations to meet specific project needs.
• Prepares Capital Asset Requests for new or modified packaging, process, or facility equipment and systems.
• Investigates, evaluates, and selects equipment and system components necessary to meet project requirements.
• Prepares work specifications and negotiates contracts for work to be performed by outside contractors.  Coordinates/directs work of outside contractors to insure quality completion of project and adherence to all applicable codes, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinates the installation and start-up of new equipment with operations, contractors, and vendors.
• Provides engineering support to operations teams.  Attends team meetings to facilitate communications, problem solving, and follow-up.
• Remains current with latest innovations in equipment and components through industry literature, demonstrations, exhibitions, and vendor contact.
• Facilitates continuous improvement by evaluation of existing operations in light of new technology, team needs, and cost/benefit opportunities.

The experience we're looking for

• B.S. Engineering Discipline (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical).  1-3 years previous experience in High Speed Packaging Equipment OR Chemical Batch Processing Operations in Consumer Products
• Working Knowledge of CAD, Microsoft Office, Project Management Software.
• Working Knowledge of Motor Controls, Sensors, Basic Electrical Power Distribution, and PLC Capabilities.
• Excellent Organizational and Follow-up Skills.
• Ability to Manage Multiple Project Assignments Concurrently.
• Project Management Skills including Planning, Scheduling, Budgeting, Purchasing, Design and Layout, and Selection/Supervision of Contractors.
• Good Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Able to Work Effectively in Team Environment. Commit