Process Engineer Lead, Liquids (Wilson, NC, US, 27893)

Process Engineer Lead, Liquids (Wilson, NC, US, 27893)

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.

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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

Are you ready to lead transformative change in pharmaceutical manufacturing? As our Sr. Project Engineer , you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—driving capital investment projects and engineering excellence in Non-Aseptic Oral Liquids production. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our factory operations by enhancing capacity, boosting efficiency, and elevating asset reliability.

You’ll serve as a technical authority and strategic leader within our engineering team, guiding the development and implementation of cutting-edge systems and tools. From master plan initiatives to factory upgrades, your expertise will directly support our mission to deliver safe, high-quality consumer health products with precision and speed.

Your responsibilities

• Lead execution of process engineering activities for non-aseptic oral liquids projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met across the full project lifecycle.

• Manage cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external consultants, suppliers, and vendors to deliver successful project outcomes.

• Oversee process design phases—including concept, basic, and detailed design—by coordinating with design consultants and process vendors; actively participate in design reviews and workshops to ensure high-quality engineering solutions.

• Lead end-to-end process equipment package management, including vendor selection, FAT, installation oversight, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ execution.

• Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to optimize equipment performance and ensure seamless integration into manufacturing operations.

• Drive engineering handover to production, maintenance, quality, and R&D teams, ensuring readiness for commercial operations.

• Support start-up activities by managing OQ/PQ execution and assisting in the development of SOPs, preventive maintenance plans, and QMS documentation.

• Establish and maintain project documentation systems in alignment with GDP (Good Documentation Practice) standards.

• Ensure all project scopes comply with internal quality standards, FDA regulations, and applicable EHS requirements.

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial tracking for capital investments.

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including milestones and implementation timelines.

• Supervise and mentor up to 1–2 direct reports, providing guidance and support to ensure successful CapEx project delivery.

• Lead multiple capital projects of varying scale, generating comprehensive documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, URS, bid packages, and qualification protocols.

• Conduct regular project meetings to communicate status updates, resolve issues, and manage risks with key stakeholders.

• Oversee contractor activities, construction, and field installations, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and operational integrity through commissioning and start-up.

• Lead process equipment design reviews and documentation development, including utility hookups and validation protocols.

• Coordinate unloading, installation, commissioning, and validation of process equipment packages.

• Actively participate in equipment start-up planning and execution, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ phases for both process and packaging systems.

• Support drafting and implementation of SOPs, PM schedules, and QMS systems during start-up phase.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical) or equivalent practical experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or food and beverage industries, including at least 3 years managing capital projects.

• Advanced understanding of equipment operation principles and the ability to apply engineering theories and techniques to solve complex technical challenges.

• High level of accountability with a results-driven mindset and strong execution capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project for documentation, planning, and reporting.

• Proven experience in factory operations, maintenance, and project engineering within manufacturing environments.

• Strong organizational skills with a collaborative and approachable communication style.

• Solid engineering foundation; proficiency in AutoCAD is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with oral solid dosage (OSD), liquid manufacturing, and warehouse logistics—including pre-treatment, mixing/compounding, filling, and packaging processes.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project execution across the full lifecycle.

• Working knowledge of hygiene standards and validation practices in regulated manufacturing settings.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Relationship management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced analytics, Data analytics, Manufacturing excellence.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $115,000.00 - $173,000.00

Hiring Range: up to 140K

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.