Manager, Maintenance Excellence (Reliability Engineering)
Core
Lead site-wide reliability and maintenance programs to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of manufacturing and packaging assets in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
Role type
Manager, Reliability Engineering (Maintenance Excellence)
Builds
Asset lifecycle strategies, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GMP requirements.
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Reliability engineering principles (RCM, FMEA, RCA), CMMS management, GMP compliance, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, data analysis for OEE improvement, cross-functional stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Six Sigma certification, Lean Manufacturing experience, advanced engineering degree, prior leadership in regulated environments
Technologies
CMMS, Lean, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing reliability engineering team; Establish and sustain a reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) program; Drive equipment reliability improvements through data analysis and root cause analysis; Define and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies; Develop and track KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE); Ensure alignment with GMP and regulatory expectations; Provide input into equipment design and lifecycle management; Manage spare parts optimization and vendor performance; Support internal and external audits as a subject matter expert.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership