Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
As a member of the Engineering Maintenance & Utilities (EMU) Reliability Engineering Group, the primary role of the Senior Reliability Engineer is to oversee the Mechanical Integrity and Risk Based Asset Management programs, as well as support the PdM program.
The first function requires the employment of analytical and collaborative skills to evaluate asset reliability, identify improvement opportunities, and to partner with others in order to achieve the most effective solution. The second function requires Program Management and Program Development skills, based on the opportunities identified. The Senior Reliability Engineer will apply reliability tools available via established, existing Reliability Programs such as RBAM (Risk-Based Asset Management), Maintenance Strategies, Asset Availability Tracking, etc., will be expected to identify any gaps in our existing Reliability Programs, and to close those gaps through continuous improvement of an existing program, or, if a needed capability does not exist, through the development of new Reliability Programs.
To summarize, the Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for proactively identifying and reducing or eliminating asset risk through the application of existing or new Reliability tools and processes. The Senior Reliability Engineer will frequently interact with peers as well as leads within Operations, Technical Operations, Maintenance, as well as other functional groups, to provide the results and recommendations based on technical evaluations within their respective area of coverage.
Primary Responsibilities:
Technical
Lead Mechanical Integrity program by providing input on repairs or replacements to maintain the integrity of critical assets and ensuring compliance with the program
Backup the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) engineer responsible for the vibration, thermography, and oil analysis programs on-site
Periodically perform risk-based assessments of assets for manufacturing areas, recommend actions to reduce risk, and report out status of actions to leadership
Serve as technical liaison for capital projects to ensure reliability, maintainability and operability of installed equipment
Monitor the performance of equipment reliability metrics, investigate variance from targets and implement action items to improve performance
Provide technical input to support production area quality deviation investigations
Leadership
Significant project management, including project accountability (e.g. scoping, planning, scheduling, forecasting) with minimal supervision
Execute activities to meet production targets, product and maintenance cost reduction targets
Influencing others to adopt different points of view as appropriate
Professional Networking and Relationship Management
Education Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical major or Bachelor degree
Required Experience and Skills:
Four years’ in a functional area such as Operations, Technology, Engineering, Maintenance, Military and/or previous supervisory experience
Four years’ expertise in industrial manufacturing, maintenance, industrial engineering and/or reliability engineering
Strategic and effective Program Management | Communication and interpersonal skills
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint | Mechanical aptitude
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Certified Maintenance and Reliability professional (CMRP) or Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Certification
Root Cause Analysis | Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Computerized Management Maintenance Systems (preferably SAP or Hexagon)
Two years’ supporting relevant manufacturing or processing (aseptic/sterile, bulk, solid oral dosage, packaging, utilities etc.)
Demonstrated knowledge of High Performing Organization tools and methodology, including Lean Six Sigma Methodology (Green Belt certification)
Demonstrated experience of interacting with site, divisional or regulatory audits
Working knowledge of cGMP for pharmaceutical and/or vaccine manufacturing
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
05/11/2025
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