Mike Riter
About Mike Riter
Mike Riter is a Senior Project Engineer with extensive experience in engineering services and project management within the pharmaceutical industry. He has held positions at Sheffield Bio-Science and the University of Rochester, and currently works at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, where he contributes to packaging line equipment commissioning and regulatory compliance.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Mike Riter has been employed at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group as a Senior Project Engineer since 2013. In this role, he has contributed to various projects within the Greater New York City Area. His responsibilities include overseeing packaging line equipment commissioning and qualification, particularly for new drug launches, which has facilitated successful market entry for pharmaceutical products.
Previous Experience at Sheffield Bio-Science
Prior to his current position, Mike Riter worked at Sheffield Bio-Science as the Engineering Services Manager from 2005 to 2012 in Norwich, New York. During his seven years there, he executed cost estimation, process design, and engineering services for a turn-key project focused on in-line mixing and controls for a bleach packaging line.
Early Career at University of Rochester
Mike Riter began his career as a Laboratory Assistant at the University of Rochester, where he worked for six months from 2004 to 2005. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in a laboratory environment, contributing to his later roles in engineering and project management.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Mike Riter studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Rochester, earning his Bachelor of Science degree from 2001 to 2005. His education equipped him with essential knowledge and skills applicable to his engineering roles in the pharmaceutical and packaging industries.
Project Management and Compliance Expertise
In his current role and previous positions, Mike Riter has delivered project management services for pharmaceutical serialization projects. He ensures compliance with industry regulations, which is critical in maintaining standards within the pharmaceutical sector. Additionally, he has conducted bottling and packaging line equipment condition assessments to optimize operational efficiency.