Reliability Engineer

Job Description

RELIABILITY ENGINEER required by CareerWise Recruitment for our multinational biopharmaceutical client in Tipperary for a full-time on-site role on an initial 11-month contract. The RELIABILITY ENGINEER will operate within a team-based, continuous improvement environment within the Engineering C0E (Centre of Excellence) and work closely with colleagues within the Maintenance, IPT (Integrated Production Team), Projects & relevant departments and vendors.

Role of this position

1. Develop the PPM (Planned and Predictive Maintenance) system including writing job plans and assigning maintenance frequencies (SAP & Procal).
2. Develop and maintain SOPs for compliance in the Engineering Department.
3. Support the implementation of maintenance best practice methodologies/technologies including LSS processes e.g. creation of standard work for routine maintenance activities.
4. Lead equipment criticality assessments in developing new maintenance strategies/plans for new assets.
5. Develop multi-year Reliability roadmap and execution with close collaboration/partnership with key cross-functional stakeholders.
6. Lead technical Root Cause Analysis events, incident investigations related to manufacturing equipment/systems to prevent recurrence of asset or process failures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering or other Technical discipline or a trade / 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline with relevant experience working in a similar environment.
2. 3 years or more experience working in a similar role, preferably in manufacturing GMP with a strong compliance mindset.
3. Knowledge of GMP / EHS guidelines & Legislation, Plant Maintenance systems (e.g. SAP / Procal).
4. Experience / proficiency in document management systems and office applications.
5. Knowledge and experience of CMMS systems, ideally SAP & Procal.
6. Understanding of continuous improvement tools and reliability methodologies; RCA, FMECA, RBAM, 8-step problem solving etc.
7. Knowledge of maintenance systems, maintenance techniques (e.g. preventative & predictive maintenance CBM) and their applications.