Reliability Engineer

Job Description

On behalf of Horizon Therapeutics, we are currently seeking a Reliability Engineer to join their Waterford manufacturing site on a permanent basis.

As a Reliability Engineer you'll play an important role in driving a data driven approach to problem solving and continuous improvement at the Waterford Site.

Location: Waterford

Job Title: Reliability Engineer

Reports To: AD Engineering

Function: Operations

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

Position Summary:

Reliability Engineer will drive continuous improvement to reduce risk to the business for both manufacturing/process equipment and utility related issues on site. The risk will be identified by data analysis and actioned via CI projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Site Reliability Excellence Program and implementation plan.

• Lead the development and continued optimisation of the Preventative and Predictive maintenance program.

• Ensure the site CMMS System (PEMAC) is optimised and support training wrt best practice data entry for inspection/audit compliance purposes.

• Ensure project design and installation adopt GEP (Good Engineering Practice) for maintainability of equipment, systems and processes (Design for maintainability and reliability).

• Support the running and operational performance of manufacturing and utility (clean & black) systems by developing, measuring and reporting on performance KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and top losses.

• Work closely with Process Engineers and Maintenance/Facility personnel to Identify and lead reliability improvements of existing equipment and processes. Manage the budgeting requirements for such projects/initiatives.

• Responsible for the safe accomplishment of activities whilst following all statutory, environmental, regulatory (cGMP), corporate and departmental policies and procedures.

• Develop, test and assess "standard work" settings for equipment and lines based on varying formats and order runs.

• Lead RCAIs with cross functional teams to deliver robust solutions to "bad actors" and recurring problems impacting production Uptime.

• Support the facilitation and follow up requirements of the Equipment Performance Review (EPRs) on Critical Equipment within production.

• Responsible for Criticality Assessments of Manufacturing and Utility Systems/Equipment and resulting short, medium and long terms actions identified to reduce Business Continuity Risk.

• Work in conjunction with the Process SMEs, Maintenance Team and Vendors to identify Critical Spares and develop a parts Life Cycle Management process to mitigate risks such as equipment obsolescence.

• Raise appropriate documentation as per discipline standards for any capital project upgrades identified.

• Develop SOPs, reliability procedures and management of change to equipment and assisting with generation, review and revision of maintenance documentations as necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Minimum of Level 8 Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent).

• At least 5 years of experience working in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in a maintenance or engineering team.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.

• Knowledge of engineering reliability maintenance best practices and experience of establishing or optimising programs.

• Strong working knowledge of CMMS and work management processes.

• Proven organisation and communication skills.

• Experience of OPEX and lean principals.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (Safety, Quality and cGMP).

• Previous experience in Utility/Production Maintenance or project experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of 6S, TPM, SMED, RCM, FMECA and other lean/six sigma/continuous improvement tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Professional, proactive demeanor.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Qualifications an advantage.

• Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving. Previous experience in the use of Six Sigma statistical techniques would be an advantage.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*Morgan McKinley are in partnership with Horizon Therapeutics.