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Packaging Engineer

City: Wilson

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.

Research & Development

In Research and Development, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our Research and Development Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

The Packaging Engineer is a pivotal contributor within the Reckitt R&D organization, blending technical leadership with hands‑on execution to bring packaging solutions to life—from early concept through full commercialization. Reporting to the Senior Packaging Engineer, this role leads critical work across packaging component lifecycle management, innovation, and cost optimization, while upholding rigorous regulatory, quality, sustainability, and customer standards.

Partnering closely with R&D, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and external suppliers, the Packaging Engineer is at the center of solving real‑world technical challenges. The role drives trials, develops robust specifications, and delivers packaging solutions that perform at scale. With multiple projects moving in parallel, the engineer applies disciplined problem‑solving, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement principles to strengthen OTC and consumer health packaging platforms—turning complexity into competitive advantage.

Your responsibilities

Design, modify, and commercialize packaging solutions from bench scale through pilot and full‑scale production, applying OTC consumer goods manufacturing and packaging principles to meet customer, consumer, and regulatory requirements.
Develop, maintain, and govern packaging specifications, item data, and technical documentation within Reckitt enterprise systems to support lifecycle management, cost efficiency, and launch readiness.
Plan and execute packaging validations and testing, including PQ activities, transit, compression, vibration, seal integrity, material compatibility, lab testing, production trials, and supplier evaluations; analyze data and document results compliantly.
Support change management, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis by assessing packaging changes, resolving performance issues, and applying sound engineering judgment to mitigate quality and compliance risk.
Drive project execution and cross‑functional collaboration, independently owning assigned workstreams, managing timelines, participating in meetings, and clearly communicating progress, risks, and outcomes.
Advance innovation, cost optimization, and sustainability by evaluating packaging options, developing cost models and scenarios, researching equipment and technology improvements, and integrating recyclability and environmental goals into packaging decisions.

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

The experience we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or a closely related technical discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience delivering packaging engineering projects within consumer products, OTC, nutraceutical (vitamins/supplements), or food industries.
Demonstrated experience working under U.S. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including packaging‑related compliance and documentation requirements.
Hands‑on experience with packaging materials, processes, and equipment systems, including testing, qualification, validation, and laboratory‑based packaging activities.
Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects, documenting and presenting technical findings, working within ERP and technical systems (e.g., SAP), and collaborating across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations; ability to travel approximately 10%.

The skills for success

Business Strategy, Task Execution Under Pressure, Makes strategic Business Decisions, Business accumen, Commercial Awareness, Objective Setting, Accountability, Consumer Insight, Creative Direction, R&D, Change Leadership, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Adapt to changes in technological development plans, Ability to challenge the status quo and propose improvement, Innovation Processes, Digital transformation for R&D, Quality and Manufacturing.

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 $91,000.00 - $137,000.00

Hiring range: 91 - 110K

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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. 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.

Nearest Major Market: Raleigh
Nearest Secondary Market: Rocky Mount
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