Sr. Reliability Engineer I

The Sr. Reliability Engineer I applies Reliability Engineering methodologies to optimize design requirements and performance of critical assets across the site. Originates and develops analysis methods for determining reliability of components, equipment and processes. Acquires data and analyzes the data. Prepares and communicates information to define reliability problems, recommend improvements and avoid failures.

In addition, this Sr. Role partners with responsible engineers, maintenance, operations, quality, project engineers and other stakeholders to establish and execute reliability strategies throughout the Asset Life-Cycle. Champions and applies reliability tools such as Failure Mode and Effect Criticality Analysis, Reliability Modeling and Prediction, Reliability Growth, Maintainability, Availability and Root Cause Failure Analysis.

What You'll Do

• Performs detailed analyses of site manufacturing and utilities process equipment to establish and implement reliability strategies (RCM) which minimizes failures or the impact of failures in the most cost-effective manner.
• Establish and manage Reliability KPI’s for continuous improvement.
• Work with Planner/ Schedulers and Parts-room Attendants to assure that Job Plans and Spares strategies are consistent with the Reliability strategies according to risk.
• Consult with project teams and Responsible Engineers to establish reliability targets, employ the appropriate reliability tools early in the life-cycle of new equipment and to establish measurable performance criteria to achieve reliability targets.
• Lead or assist in Root Cause Analyses and failure investigations in support of deviations or safety events as necessary.
• Work across multiple site functions to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Introduce state of the art tools to enhance the sites Reliability program.
• Collaborate with other sites and Global functions to establish corporate standards and best practices in Reliability Engineering.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering or related discipline + 4-6 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading Root Cause Failure Analyses, Criticality Assessments, FMEA’s
• Experience with reliability modeling, reliability growth analysis and allocation.
• Competency MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Project, Mini-Tab, JMP or other Statistical analysis platforms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Assignments are moderately complex in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Judgment is required in resolving problems & making routine recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge and application of GMP and EMEA regulations.
• Certified Reliability Engineer or Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional.