Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Reese Consumer Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reese Consumer Health, a privately held manufacturer of OTC branded and private label products, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Cleveland, Ohio. The role focuses on providing critical engineering support for packaging facilities, driving asset productivity, reliability, and continuous improvement across GMP-compliant operations.

The candidate will lead capital projects from concept to validation, collaborate with QA and maintenance teams, and ensure adherence to GMP and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated environment (Pharma/Medical Device/CPG).
• Solid understanding of GMP environments, data integrity, change control procedures, and quality management systems.
• Proven track record of managing capital projects from concept to completion on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to packaging lines to minimize downtime and handle equipment constraints.
• Drive improvements in asset productivity, reduce waste, and improve yields through data analysis.
• Lead CAPA/RCA activities with cross-functional teams to address root causes and prevent recurrences.
• Evaluate and justify new packaging equipment and automation to modernize operations and increase capacity.
• Manage capital expenditure projects from design through installation and commissioning, including vendor coordination and FAT/SAT.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Reese Consumer Health is a privately held manufacturer of OTC branded and private label products selling to national and regional chains, food and grocery stores, drug wholesalers, co-ops and independent pharmacies. Throughout the years, Reese Consumer Health has developed nationally recognized products.

At Reese Consumer Health, we put Consumers First! Our diverse product portfolio includes category leading brands such as Reese’s Pinworm®, Reese’s Colotest® and new brands such as LiceGuard®. Founded in 1907 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Reese Consumer Health is a consumer‑first, insight‑driven company with nearly 120 years of expertise in manufacturing, marketing, and collaborating with retailers. Reese helps organizations create innovative OTC products and supplements, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver high‑quality solutions across the healthcare sector. With an expanding portfolio of brands, Reese is committed to driving consumer health innovation through omnichannel strategies that reach a wide range of consumers across multiple retail and distribution channels.

Role Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide critical engineering support across both of Reese’s pharmaceutical packaging facilities. This role will balance day‑to‑day tactical production support with strategic ownership of asset productivity, reliability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will drive initiatives to improve asset productivity, optimize costs, reduce waste/scrap, and elevate our maintenance and reliability programs. Additionally, this individual will identify and lead capital projects from initial concept through execution and validation, ensuring strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering and technical support to packaging lines to minimize downtime and resolve complex equipment constraints.
• Serve as a key driver for operational excellence, analyzing production data to identify and execute projects that improve asset productivity, reduce waste, and increase yields.
• Partner with production and quality teams to troubleshoot equipment failures, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement robust Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Evaluate, justify, and introduce new packaging equipment, automation, and technologies to modernize operations and increase capacity.
• Lead capital expenditure projects from conceptual design, budgeting, and equipment specification through procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage vendor relationships, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Partner with the maintenance department to enhance and optimize Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs.
• Implement reliability engineering principles to extend asset life, improve equipment efficiency (OEE), and ensure critical spare parts availability.
• Ensure all engineering activities, equipment modifications, and projects comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory requirements.
• Author, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user requirement specifications (URS), and comprehensive process documentation.
• Support equipment qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in coordination with the Quality Assurance team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, specifically within a regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, or CPG preferred).
• GMP Knowledge: Solid understanding of GMP environments, data integrity, change control procedures, and quality management systems.
• Project Management: Proven track record of successfully managing capital projects from concept to completion on time and within budget.