Engineering Systems and Reliability Lead

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Job Description
This is fantastic opportunity to join the Engineering team at our Dundalk facility as an Engineering Systems and Reliability lead . This role will be responsible for driving the reliability, availability, and performance of engineering systems and assets across the Dundalk site. You will be involved in leading reliability engineering initiatives, managing asset lifecycle strategies, and optimizing maintenance and engineering systems to maximize operational uptime and efficiency. The Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, leverage data analytics, and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:
Serve as the main Point of Contact (POC) for Asset Reliability Management (ARM) activities on site.
Act as the Reliability Lead for the Dundalk site, championing reliability engineering practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead the site implementation of Global Engineering programs, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and local operational needs.
Lead the development and execution of reliability engineering strategies to improve asset performance, reduce downtime, and extend equipment lifecycle.
Manage engineering systems including Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), asset management tools, and condition monitoring technologies.
Drive root cause analysis and failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) to identify reliability risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs based on data-driven insights and industry best practices.
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, quality, and production teams to optimize maintenance plans and ensure alignment with operational goals.
Lead continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing equipment reliability, process stability, and operational efficiency.
Support capital projects and engineering change management by providing reliability input and risk assessments.
Utilize data analytics and digital tools to monitor asset health, generate performance reports, and support decision-making.
Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in all reliability and engineering system activities.
Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to engineering and maintenance teams on reliability best practices and systems usage.
Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to support reliability initiatives and system maintenance.
Report on key reliability metrics and present findings to site leadership to drive informed actions.
Foster a culture of reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the Engineering Department.
What skills you will need:
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline).
Experience (7+ years) in reliability engineering, asset management, or maintenance engineering within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of reliability engineering tools and methodologies such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance.
Experience managing CMMS and other engineering systems.
Proven history of driving reliability improvements and maintenance optimization projects.
Familiarity with GMP, FDA, EMA regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across functions.
Proficiency with data analytics, digital tools, and engineering software.
Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.
We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.
Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.
So, if you are ready to:
Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.
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Employee Status:
Regular Relocation:
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Required Skills:
Adaptability, Capital Project Management, Change Management, Deviation Management, Engineering Management, Equipment Qualification, Facility Management, Global Engineering, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Maintenance Engineering, Maintenance Supervision, Manufacturing Processes, Occupational Safety and Health, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance, Project Management Engineering, Regulatory Audits, Regulatory Requirements, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Management, Sterile Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Vaccine Manufacturing  Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
08/23/2025 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID: R359903
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