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Jr. Project Engineer

Reckitt Benckiser LLC, Hillsborough, NJ, United States


About the role

The junior project engineer manages budgets between $50K and $1,000,000s to improve safety, quality and production capacity at the Belle Mead NJ plant. Capacity projects can occur in Mixing, Facility and Packaging areas with the introduction of equipment. In addition to capacity, process upgrades are required to produce New Product introductions to the market. Project management skills will be perfected running team meetings using timelines, Preparing User Required Specifications and providing project team meeting minutes. This job can be a platform for future roles in RB Manufacturing and can also increase knowledge in different processing platforms for Hygiene Liquids and Aerosols product categories.
The junior project engineer selects equipment (provides URS for equipment and room design), performs Factory Acceptance Testing, Installs Equipment/Building, manages contractor safety management for their project, performs installation and operational validation and turns equipment over to operations. There is a detailed project methodology that project engineers follow.
Your responsibilities

Provides leadership in managing behavior relative to policy, procedures and functionally assigned tasks
Provides leadership in working with R&D, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and Global Business Category groups to ensure Belle Mead operations can successfully meet needs of company and consumers
Designs and implements processing systems that comply with specified Safety and Quality criteria, managing projects from start to finish including system validation.
Works with plant operations to ensure behaviors and on-going process improvements meet Reckitt Global requirements with no negative consequence to quality
Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies and helps implement procedures and policies for on-going compliance and measurement
Manages interaction with governmental agencies and customers as necessary
Drives root cause analysis and failures with implementation of all corrective and preventative actions
Proposes process design and layout to maximize operational efficiencies
Prepares Capital Expenditure Requests for new processing equipment, managing budget control for complete project.
Coordinates the installation and start-up of new equipment with operators, contractors and vendors. Revises engineering drawings to incorporate changes as appropriate and in compliance with Reckitt Global protocol.
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, laws and plant policies including OSHA, and RB Contractor Management
Prepares and submits reports as required, such as proposed projects reports, current studies and investigations, validation reports, project status reports, project cost, project timelines, project folders. Develops spreadsheets that define process capabilities.
Facilitates continuous improvement by evaluation of existing operations in light of new technology, team needs and cost/benefit opportunities.
Able to utilize global resources to promote harmonization, broaden exposure to alternate systems and equipment, and to gain the benefits of similar experiences by other operations.
Can perform IQ/OQ of equipment and infrastructure requirements.
The experience we're looking for

1+ years of relevant work experience in a team based manufacturing environment; on high speed packaging equipment preferred
Demonstrated strong troubleshooting skills through the use of continuous improvement techniques, show thorough understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people to provide robust operating systems
Experience with engineering principles and standard machine practices coupled with a hands‑on approach
The skills for success

B.S. Engineering Discipline
Ability to develop, read, and understand PFD’s, P&ID’s, equipment sizing, conceptual designs, and optimal utility consumptions
Working knowledge of CAD, Microsoft Office, Project Management Software
Above average analytical and organizational skills required
Excellent interpersonal and problems solving skills in dynamic environment where managing multiple priorities is the norm
Strong personal leadership skills, good presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Self starter and solid team player who is willing to challenge the status‑quo
Committed to continuous improvement and learning
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.
US salary ranges

USD$88,000.00 - $132,000.00
US 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.
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.

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