Manufacturing Reliability Process Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Grand Island, NY

74d • $66,000 - $99,000

About The Position

Become a part of a team within Thermo Fisher Scientific that prioritizes performance, quality, and innovation. Thermo Fisher Scientific completed important tasks, such as aiding customers in finding cures for cancer, safeguarding the environment, and ensuring the safety of our food. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Reliability Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment reliability, implementing maintenance strategies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for enhanced performance.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in equipment reliability, maintenance engineering, process engineering or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to equipment maintenance and reliability in a GMP environment is a plus.
• Experience in monitoring and improving OEE metrics to enhance production efficiency.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, maintenance best practices, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools to evaluate equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)) or maintenance management (e.g., Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement equipment reliability strategies to ensure optimal performance and longevity of manufacturing equipment used in the production of cell culture media.
• Conduct Reliability Engineering for maintenance (REM) on equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including safety, maintenance, production, quality, and engineering, to identify and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) programs and schedules for all critical equipment.
• Implement and monitor equipment performance metrics, including Operating Equipment Efficiency (OEE), and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and production personnel on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical components while optimizing inventory levels.
• Prepare and present reports on equipment performance, reliability metrics, OEE, and improvement initiatives to management.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
• Accident and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees