Reckitt
Global Technology Engineer
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Global Technology Engineer – Equipment Standardisation (Filling, Capping & Upstream)
We are Reckitt, home to the world’s best-loved and trusted brands in hygiene, health, and nutrition. Our purpose drives us: "to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world." As a global team united by this mission, we seek to ensure access to the highest-quality products is a right, not a privilege.
Our role sits at the heart of supply chain excellence, delivering trusted brands to people worldwide. If innovation, collaboration, and sustainable solutions excite you, this opportunity offers the perfect platform.
About the Role
Location Options:
- Hull (UK)
- Bangplee (Thailand)
- Wilson (USA)
The Global Technology Engineer for Equipment Standardisation will lead the development, deployment, and standardisation of automated filling, capping, and upstream systems across our global production facilities (across all categories and geographies). Your focus will be on raising the standard of equipment performance—ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance—while driving continuous improvement.
You will collaborate with factories, cross-functional SMEs, procurement, and vendors to define best practices, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. By aligning your work with regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, FDA, MHRA, EU FMD), you will ensure our factories operate with the latest technical and operational excellence.
Your Responsibilities
Equipments Standardisation & Strategy:
- Engage with cross-functional technical experts to establish and enforce global standards for filling, capping, and upstream equipment across products, regions, and sites.
- Embed equipment standards into the CAPEX approval process, ensuring all purchases and upgrades align with established protocols.
- Collaborate with procurement to build a preferred vendor pool for filling, capping, and upstream systems, supporting tender processes.
Vendor Collaboration & Technology Deployment:
- Work closely with system integrators, vendors, and OT/IT teams to deliver new installations, upgrades, and innovations.
- Develop specification documents (URS) and performance standards for new equipment, ensuring they prioritise efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
- Deliver and assist on high-value CAPEX projects (site selection, vendor progress monitoring, FAT/SAT, etc.).
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Regulatory Compliance & Technical Innovation:
- Monitor equipment performance, reliability, and compliance (GMP, FDA, MHRA, EU FMD) in partnership with our RPS (Reckitt Production System) and Reliability Engineering teams.
- Collaborate with operations to capture insights and implement technical improvements, linking execution to business objectives.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Provide technical SME expertise in filling, capping, and upstream technologies (liquids and creams).
- Review OEM (equipment manufacturer) performance and KPIs, identifying areas for innovation and cost reduction.
- Attend regular travel, as required, to support factories or supplier developments.
Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum 7+ years of technical engineering experience, with 2+ years in a senior project leadership or technical directorate role.
- Background in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) or pharmaceutical/medical-grade automation.
- Proven track record of standardising equipment across multiple sites or geographies.
- Hands-on experience with CAPEX management, including:
- Project prioritisation
- Budget coordination
- Vendor due diligence & SLA management
- Strong cross-regional experience, with an appreciation for matrixed, multi-disciplinary teams in global orgs.
Technical & Product Knowledge:
- In-depth expertise in filling, capping, doser, and blister-packing equipment for:
- Liquids: Low to high viscosity, sterilisation, safety & labelling compliance.
- Creams/Non-pressure fill formulas: Ensuring smooth packaging for high-end product integrity.
- Knowledge of supportive process utilities (e.g., HVAC, drainge, compressed air, fluid handling).
- Familiarity with CIP/SIP processes and dry/wet system cleaning.
- Understand bulk product handling, in-line sensors, and automated packing control systems.
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Soft Skills:
- Business acumen, capable of balancing technical and commercial objectives.
- Collaborative leadership: works effectively across global orgs, from engineering to procurement.
- Agile problem-solver: will support troubleshooting and cross-org experiments in difficult situations.
Desired Skills
✅ Supply Chain Management & Process Improvement ✅ Advanced Analytics & Data-Driven Decisions ✅ Stakeholder and Vendor Collaboration ✅ Innovation Development & IP Protection ✅ Continuous Improvement mindsets
What We Offer
At Reckitt, we prioritise our employees’ growth and wellbeing. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer:
Career Development & Self-Funding:
- Innovative, leadership-focused career pathways.
- Active support via global Employee Resource Groups (6+ themes).
- Training funds (self-discovery, skills progression across functions).
Wellbeing & Parental Support:
- Comprehensive parental benefits.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme (voice- and online-based mental health support).
- Upfront and optional life insurance modules.
Flexible, Purpose-Driven Benefits:
- Competitive short-term incentive plan (stretch rewards tied to campaign & personal performance).
- Performance-based annual progression.
- Enhanced relocation support, local benefits package, and stability in a globally recognised brand.
Equal Opportunity & Adaptability:
- We recognise potential over rigid requirements. If the values and culture align, we encourage you to apply.
- Qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of: Age, Disability/CRP, Ethnicity/Race/National Origin, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Pregnancy/Maternity/Family responsibilities.
Ready to drive standards that define Reckitt’s future? Apply now—your expertise could transform how we single-source, self-manage and constantly evolve equipment performance globally.
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