Reliability Engineer
Reliability Engineer
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POSITION OVERVIEW Basic Functions & Responsibility
The Reliability Engineer is part of a cross functional team of reliability engineers at the Wilson NC site and is responsible for improving the reliability of highspeed packaging equipment for the site. The Reliability Engineer proactively identifies chronic equipment issues and implements optimization projects through the application of existing or new Reliability tools and processes. This is accomplished utilizing data analysis as well as close collaboration with other teams at the site in order to achieve reliability performance targets. The Reliability Engineer is considered a subject matter expert for packaging equipment within their respective area of coverage.
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
LINE PERFORMANCE
Perform root cause failure analysis on chronic packaging equipment failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence and optimize reliability of the packaging systems throughout the asset life cycle
Analyzes production and work order history on highspeed production equipment to identify trends with an emphasis on reducing reactive work and increasing operational reliability
Applying creative/technical solutions aimed at cost reduction compliance and safety upgrades improved yields and quality of products and/or facilities which meet all regulatory requirements
Partners with MPS Process Improvement Engineers and Operators to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting as to support Maintenance and Operations for critical packaging system equipment failures
Serve as a technical liaison for capital projects to ensure reliability maintainability and operability of installed equipment.
Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing for new and modified equipment installations
Work with vendors and manufacturers to develop a comprehensive spare parts list for new equipment
Enter spare part information into SAP for new and existing equipment
Link spare parts to equipment creates modified or new parts drawing and keeps Bill of Materials current
Maintain and analyze equipment data & historical records to help anticipate maintenance needs and trends Analyzes equipment & maintenance performance perform RCM and RCFA
Assure all equipment manuals and drawings are updated and accurate
Initiates/engages in problem solving and identify shortterm and longterm actions to prevent problem reoccurrence for chronic equipment issues.
Evaluates and serves as the pointofcontact for all new equipment and/or modifications to existing processes or equipment.
Manages planning and execution of shutdown activities for reliabilitybased equipment projects
INFORMATION TRANSFER
Attends departmental and team meetings focused on equipment/process improvement
Provides information updates for equipment line changes/modifications to others
Participates in Tier Meetings
COMPLIANCE
Uses Root Cause Analysis tools to identify true root cause for quality and safety events.
Provide equipment SME technical support for equipment related deviation investigations
Applies creative/technical solutions aimed at improved compliance and safety for production equipment
Participates in internal and external audits and inspections
Identifies qualityrelated trends and facilitates implementation of corrective actions
Perform updates to maintenance related SOPS and serve as a system SME to provide guidance to operations SOP updates as
Develops and updates preventative maintenance and Calibration records for new and existing equipment
Creates/Revises equipment drawings and schematics
Updates packaging line equipment setup sheets
FINANCIAL
Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings
Participates in staffing requirement discussions for new lines
Identifies and proposes capital requests for equipment improvements
EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Required Education and Experience
B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of Maintenance experience; or Associate Degree in technical field and a minimum of 7 years of Maintenance experience; or High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of Maintenance experience.
Additional Skills and Experience
Requirements:
Minimum of four years expertise in packaging industrial manufacturing maintenance industrial engineering and/or reliability engineering
Demonstrated proficiency with Reliability analysis tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Fault Tree Analysis Criticality Analysis Pareto Analysis and other reliability tools
In depth Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system (i.e. SAP) Maintenance Work Management process production related standards project management
Ability to locate and/or rank problem assets that will result in lower maintenance costs
Analytical and problems solving skills with electrical automation and/or mechanical equipment and their use within a manufacturing process
Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint
Strong communication team and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
5 years of experience as a Reliability Engineer supporting highspeed production and packaging related equipment preventive maintenance and calibration control systems.
Experience in Deviation Management investigation process authoring investigations and applying sound Root Cause Analysis solutions
Previous involvement in regulatory inspection activities
Previous experience with vaccines biologics or medical device products
Demonstrated knowledge of Operational Excellence/Six Sigma tools and methodology.
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Employee Status:
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No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:
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n/aRequired Skills:
Adaptability Adaptability Analytical Instrumentation Applied Engineering Automation Systems Biopharmaceuticals Bioprocessing Capital Projects cGMP Compliance Change Control Processes Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Cost Reduction Data Analysis DetailOriented Electrical Systems Fault Tree Analysis High Volume Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Internal Auditing Maintenance Management Maintenance Planning Maintenance Processes Maintenance Supervision Maintenance Troubleshooting Management Process 19 morePreferred Skills:
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05/27/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
