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:
1. Develop and execute the Site Reliability Excellence Program and implementation plan.
2. Lead the development and continued optimisation of the Preventative and Predictive maintenance program.
3. Ensure the site CMMS System (PEMAC) is optimised and support training wrt best practice data entry for inspection/audit compliance purposes.
4. Ensure project design and installation adopt GEP (Good Engineering Practice) for maintainability of equipment, systems and processes (Design for maintainability and reliability).
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Responsible for the safe accomplishment of activities whilst following all statutory, environmental, regulatory (cGMP), corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
8. Develop, test and assess "standard work" settings for equipment and lines based on varying formats and order runs.
9. Lead RCAIs with cross functional teams to deliver robust solutions to "bad actors" and recurring problems impacting production Uptime.
10. Support the facilitation and follow up requirements of the Equipment Performance Review (EPRs) on Critical Equipment within production.
11. Responsible for Criticality Assessments of Manufacturing and Utility Systems/Equipment and resulting short, medium and long terms actions identified to reduce Business Continuity Risk.
12. 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.
13. Raise appropriate documentation as per discipline standards for any capital project upgrades identified.
14. Develop SOPs, reliability procedures and management of change to equipment and assisting with generation, review and revision of maintenance documentations as necessary.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
16. Minimum of Level 8 Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Equivalent).
17. At least 5 years of experience working in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in a maintenance or engineering team.
18. Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
19. Knowledge of engineering reliability maintenance best practices and experience of establishing or optimising programs.
20. Strong working knowledge of CMMS and work management processes.
21. Proven organisation and communication skills.
22. Experience of OPEX and lean principals.
23. Knowledge of regulatory requirements (Safety, Quality and cGMP).
24. Previous experience in Utility/Production Maintenance or project experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
25. Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of 6S, TPM, SMED, RCM, FMECA and other lean/six sigma/continuous improvement tools.
26. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
27. Professional, proactive demeanor.
28. Strong interpersonal skills.
29. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Qualifications an advantage.
30. Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving. Previous experience in the use of Six Sigma statistical techniques would be an advantage.
31. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Morgan McKinley are in partnership with Horizon Therapeutics.
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