ROLE SUMMARY
The Manager, Reliability Engineering functions as part of an integrated team to provide Maintenance and Engineering support to on-going sterile injectable operation areas of the Rochester, MI plant. This position works directly with the area Maintenance Team Leader and is integrated with the team of craftsmen and enablers who support that same operating area of responsibility. General responsibilities are to provide the technical program leadership and implementation activities to maximize the maintenance-related uptime and operating efficiencies of equipment and facility assets. The Manager, Reliability Engineering is also responsible for optimizing Preventative Maintenance (PM) strategies and updating the associated planning and tracking systems. This position interacts extensively with the Operations Area in a business partner arrangement to achieve mutual production and uptime goals. The Manager, Reliability Engineering also functions as an integral team member and Subject Matter Expert to support Master Planning & Capital Project upgrades in the area of responsibility.

The Rochester site is a penicillin manufacturing facility. Candidates must not be allergic to penicillin.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

Work closely with Production and Project Engineering to target maintainability issues, lower maintenance costs, and implement improvements.Establish the initial preventive maintenance and calibration activities for equipment / instruments that are in accordance with the guidelines and specifications for that particular equipment / instrument class.Extend, deactivate, and/or update PM and Calibration activities through utilization of the PM / Calibration Optimization and Rationalization Program processes.Select the initial Maintenance Strategy for new equipment and provides updates to keep the strategy current.Implement equipment reliability plans by ensuring job plans and tasks are established for Preventative Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Calibrations, etc.Update equipment reliability plans based upon Root Cause Failure Analysis results to further reduce the number of failures and minimize the effects of failures that do occur.Perform root cause failure analysis of equipment deficiencies, develops, changes, and/or initiates maintenance activities such as PM, Condition Based Monitoring (CBM), lubrication programs, calibration, training, and spare parts strategies to improve performance and equipment availability.Based on investigation results, develop design modification projects to improve performance and initiates work orders or capital projects to complete.Provide input and oversight to equipment engineering standards.Provide maintenance engineering input to Capital Project Engineering through equipment selection review, PM / Calibration activity development, spare parts needs, and training requirements.Develop and implement plant safety improvements.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

Education: Degree in Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's) from an accredited institutionExperience: 4+ years relevant experience with a BS degree in Engineering or 2+ years of relevant experience with an MS In Engineering.Language Skills: Excellent English reading, writing, speaking and communication skills requiredRelevant pharmaceutical experience, preferably in a sterile manufacturing facilityDemonstrated time management skills, ability to work on multiple projects at a timeExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders, plant partners, engineers and maintenance techniciansDemonstrated ability to effectively lead and build teams across functions and levels in the organization

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) (or equivalent)Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, preferably EAMSSolid background in Project ManagementExperience with regulatory compliance and quality standards in a pharmaceutical environmentStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  
 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent sitting, standing, walking required. Ability to perform mathematical calculations and perform
complex data analysis required. The work environment ranges from office, to plant, to Maintenance shop. Colleague is frequently exposed to airborne particles and must work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Use of hearing, eye, hand and foot protection is required. Personal Protective Equipment applicable to the task must be worn at all times and is a condition of employment. Candidates must not be allergic to penicillin.

NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel may be required (<5% of time). Work outside of normal hours may be required to support planned shutdowns or significant production interruptions.

Other Details:

Relocation support availableWork Location Assignment: On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96,300.00 to $160,500.00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 12.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.  Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.  Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.  This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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