Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)

(Pharmaceutical Company )

HQ: Jurong East Office , Shutter between HQ and Plant at Tuas

In this role, you will:

• Perform maintenance and inspection activities on plant equipment according to procedures, good engineering practices and cGMP.
• Lead and implement the predictive maintenance programs, collect data, analyze, generate report and recommend corrective actions/improvements to reduce equipment failures.
• Develop maintenance programs to maintain plant assets.
• Prepare reports and documentation by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Establish equipment reliability standards by studying drawings, data sheet and design specifications; verifying specifications with OEM and Engineering staff; writing and updating reliability/inspection procedures.
• Ensure smooth equipment operation by close monitoring of the equipment conditions. Carrying out root cause failure analysis to improve product quality and equipment reliability.
• Lead, coordinate and follow through major equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Confirm and verify equipment performance by designing feasibility inspection and testing methods, testing properties and equipment monitoring parameters.
• Determine acceptability of equipment rework/installation by conducting inspections of reworked equipment and new installation job.
• Support project design, construction and commissioning through active involvement in commissioning activities, discuss equipment improvement and modifications with vendors/Supervisors/Engineers.
• Ensure smooth equipment operation by close monitoring of the equipment conditions. Carrying out root cause failure analysis to improve product quality and equipment reliability.
• Improve Mechanical system / equipment performance / capabilities by conducting system / equipment design feasibility study and implementing improvement methods - to reduce downtime, minimize waste, optimize maintenance resources, improve maintenance methods.
• Resolve Mechanical system / equipment performance issues by facilitating discussions (IRS, QAR, RFT initiative) with cross functional team to identify / define and root cause the problem, evaluate alternative solutions, and develop action plans.
• Optimize Mechanical system / equipment maintainability by ensuring built in reliability during system / equipment design and installation phase to confirm the performance.
• Improve reliability on system / equipment operating by coaching and promoting Mechanical system / equipment ownership, training operator on first line maintenance skill; Mechanical system / equipment operation/troubleshooting and issues.
• Maintain system / equipment integrity and company reputation by complying with government regulations and meeting Pfizer corporate guidelines..
• Provide relevant operation and performance reports by generating reports on Mechanical system / equipment / maintenance work/PM statistics.
• Maintaining good working relations with team by working closely with all respective department eg. Production, E&I and vendor etc in consultation with the team to resolve any issues.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment on areas under one's responsibility.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Minimum 5 years for Degree or 10 years for Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with relevant experiences in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or petrochemical industries.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to manage complex issues and foster consensus among teams
• Familiar with government code of practice, regulations, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Data Integrity (DI).
• Good Mechanical Maintenance Troubleshooting, Repairs and Analysis Skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical sector
• Proficiency in technical writing and document reviews
• Knowledge of contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices
• Proactive approach to promoting safety within the workplace
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity.