Equipment Reliability Engineer

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

SUMMARY

Develops, implements, and coordinates site programs to assure the reliability and integrity of plant equipment and systems. Coordinates with other departments to reduce production downtime, improve efficiency, and compliance of plant equipment and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs Pressure Relief calculations with data provided. Selects and maintains information for Pressure Relief Systems
• Authors and completes change controls for activities in the Maintenance and Facilities Departments
• Evaluates new equipment installations to ensure that the equipment application will provide acceptable operational reliability. Recommends and leads implementation of spare part changes (along with count and order points), based on both site historical data and vendor recommendations. Ensures PM System is correct for any new equipment installed
• Evaluates equipment and equipment systems for existing and potential failure modes. Develops and implements approaches to reduce risk, and implements or coordinates actions
• Evaluates data for equipment and systems, in regards to breakdown frequency, costs, safety issues, and general reliability; and creates any trending needed. Uses data to make future recommendations and ensure continuous improvement of the reliability systems. Leads implementation of any continuous improvement efforts
• Establishes and periodically reviews corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance procedures for equipment and equipment systems. Determines reliability methodologies to best apply to equipment maintenance approaches to enhance equipment function. Leads changes to maintenance procedures
• Works with Maintenance and Production to implement TPM Systems to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of how preventive maintenance is executed. Uses data to drive operator and autonomous care programs
• Conducts root cause analysis on equipment system breakdowns along with chronic maintenance and repair problems. Recommend corrective actions and works with Deviation Team and Production to create effective CAPAs. These efforts may be done individually and/or may include leading teams
• Collaborates with maintenance team to improve piping and Vessel Inspection Program, including the assessment of pressure ratings and equipment replacements. Implements actions to improve the program's cost effectiveness and efficiency
• Identifies and/or approves spare parts recommendations for the Parts Crib, as a whole, to drive down overall cost while also ensuring minimal disruption to production
• Works to identify new technology to be used for preventative maintenance to continue to improve efficiency, safety, and compliance. Looks for opportunities to implement in areas such as predictive maintenance, autonomous maintenance, continuous monitoring, and remote technology

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies, recommends, and authorizes equipment and spare parts purchases. May provide support as designee for the Facilities Manager.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience. In addition, monitors activities and incidents, and works to continually improve the safety awareness and performance of the reporting group.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree (BS) in a related Engineering field with 6 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidate should have a background working with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with software to manage relief calculations and vessel/pipe inspections is desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write memos, procedures, and letters that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work with hands; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach above shoulder height, climb, or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, low levels of toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

CORE COMPETENCIES

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Functional and practical expertise of the SAP PM and knowledge of the interfaces between SAP modules
• Strong knowledge and capabilities to apply Business Software solutions such as Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong GMP and Quality Assurance skills as applied to data management and auditing
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Highly developed leadership, mentoring, and facilitation skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Basic understanding of Lean tools and statistical analysis
• Working knowledge of the regulations related to equipment design and maintenance (e.g., ASME Section IIIV, 31.3, API 520, 521, etc.)

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance