Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

The Making/Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and optimization of making (Manufacturing) equipment and systems to ensure efficient and reliable operations.  This role works on projects from concept through to implementation and handover. This role collaborates with various functions to deliver innovative solutions that meet both company and industry standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Design and Development
  • Specify and develop making/manufacturing equipment and systems including 3D models, detailed drawings, and selecting appropriate materials for use based on product and production requirements.
  • Analyse and improve making/manufacturing processes to enhance reliability, quality, and safety through mechanical innovations.
• Project Management
  • Manage making/manufacturing equipment within a larger project from concept to completion, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with other departments.
• Compliance and Safety
  • Ensure all mechanical installations and operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company safety and engineering standards.
• Installation and Commissioning
  • Oversee the installation, commissioning and start-up of mechanical systems, making/manufacturing equipment and machinery, ensuring they are operational and meet safety standards.
• Vendor Management
  • Source and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovation to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Technical Support
  • Perform/Oversee regular maintenance and troubleshooting of making/manufacturing systems and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance and production teams, solving complex packing equipment issues.

Why You?

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing environment preferably focusing on making/manufacturing machinery or related equipment is required.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and ability to effectively engage in multicultural environments.
• Appetite and curiosity for geo-political topics, technological and supply chain innovation, automation sustainability, digital.
• Global mindset, entrepreneurship mindset, business insight, resilient & assertive.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• MS Office including MS Project and PowerPoint experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and execution is a plus.

Benefits

Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.  This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.  On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.  We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering.

 

 

 

Job Posting End Date

2026-06-13

 

 

 

 Equal Opportunities

 

 

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

 

 

 

Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

 

 

 

Accommodation Requests

If you require a reasonable accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please contact us by sending an email to HR.AmericasSC-CS@haleon.com. Please include the following in your email: 

Use subject line: ‘Haleon Careers: Job Accommodation Request’ 

Your Name and contact information 

Requisition ID and Job Title you are interested in 

Location of Requisition (city/state or province/country) 

Description of specific accommodation you are requesting 

Please note: Resumes, CVs, or other requests outside of accommodation support submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.