Job Title: Reliability Engineer
Horizon Therapeutics is seeking a skilled Reliability Engineer to join their Waterford manufacturing site on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving data-driven problem-solving and continuous improvement at the Waterford Site.
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.
* E nsure 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.
Requirements:
* 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.