Project Engineer - Warehouse / AGV

Reckitt Benckiser • Wilson, NC

32d • $88,000 - $132,000

About The Position

As an Engineer specializing in warehouse and AGV systems, you will support capital investment projects and factory logistics initiatives. You'll assist in implementing automated warehouse infrastructure, AGV deployment, and intralogistics improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reliability while aligning with plant performance goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
• 2+ years of engineering experience; capital project management experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of warehouse automation, AGV technologies, and material handling systems.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to lead cross-functional coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, warehouse layout planning, and AGV fleet management software.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or healthcare manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of hygiene design, GMP logistics, and validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of warehouse and AGV scope across the project lifecycle, working with cross-functional teams, consultants, and suppliers to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Assist in warehouse and AGV system design phases (concept, basic, detailed) with design consultants and vendors; participate in design reviews and workshops.
• Provide technical support for AGV and warehouse automation packages including racking systems, conveyors, WMS integration, charging stations, and navigation infrastructure during installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (production, maintenance, quality, R&D) for system handover and documentation.
• Support startup activities including commissioning of AGV fleets and warehouse systems, validation protocols, and integration into SOP and PM frameworks.
• Ensure documentation complies with GDP standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OSHA, ISO).
• Assist in preparing project schedules, progress reports, and documentation such as layout drawings, URS, and traffic flow maps.
• Participate in project meetings to communicate progress and identify risks.
• Monitor contractors and installation teams under supervision to ensure compliance with standards and support commissioning activities.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees