Global Technology Engineer – Tabletting, Capsules

Reckitt

Global Technology Engineer responsible for standardising tableting and capsule equipment at Reckitt. Ensuring regulatory compliance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeNottingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global standardisation of tableting and capsule equipment, establishing consistent engineering and vendor standards across sites.
Develop and maintain URS's (User Requirement Specification) and technical standards, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical expertise in granulation, mixing, compression, coating, and encapsulation, including support for FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), validation, and equipment qualification.
Deliver and support major CAPEX projects (approx. 50% of role), including writing/reviewing URS, vendor selection, and OEM progress monitoring.
Manage vendor performance, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives with strategic OEMs.
Act as the primary technical contact for engineering teams, advising on capital projects, technology upgrades, and system integrations.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Global Engineering, Site Engineering, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Digital teams to ensure effective implementation of standards and adoption of new technologies.
Support equipment lifecycle management, new installations, upgrades, and digital automation integration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading equipment standardisation across single or multiple sites.
Strong background in CAPEX project management, including budgeting, prioritisation and performance monitoring.
Experience working in global or matrixed organisations with cross‑functional complexity.
Solid technical expertise in tablet compression and related pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.
Minimum 7 years’ engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a senior project or engineering leadership role within pharma or consumer goods.
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Parental benefits
Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health
Life insurance for all employees globally

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Hard Skills & Tools

User Requirement Specification (URS)GranulationMixingCompressionCoatingEncapsulationValidationEquipment QualificationPerformance MonitoringEngineering Experience

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdvisingContinuous Improvement