Maintenance Specialist / Engineer

Septodont North America; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Engineer/Specialist to improve production equipment and maintenance reliability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Engineering degree and 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on continuous improvement initiatives and requires proficiency in technical support, problem solving, and project management. This is a permanent position based in Cambridge, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical or food/beverage.
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Understanding of PLC’s / control systems on process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing technical support in manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of production equipment.
• Supervise contractors and technicians on site for maintenance/repairs.

Skills

Technical support in manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement initiatives

Maintenance data analysis

Supervisory skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solver

AutoCAD proficiency

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor of Engineering/Engineering Science degree

Professional Engineering designation (P. Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Engineer/Specialist is accountable to the Maintenance Manager for all activities related to maintenance project work and supporting production process at Septodont. The objective is to improve production equipment, maintenance, performance and reliability, through appropriate measurements, assessments, utilizing effective problem solving and improvement tools and executing on improvement actions and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing technical support in any manufacturing processes as required
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of production equipment and process in order to minimize downtime, turnaround time and waste reduction while maintaining the highest standard of quality
• Recommends and leads continuous improvement initiatives based on OEE data analysis, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and systems
• Assumes the role of Maintenance SME on new production equipment and actively participates in FAT/SAT/Commissioning and Installation activities of new equipment
• Acts as liaison between the Engineering specialists/engineers and Plant Operations to ensure knowledge transfer for new production equipment
• Provides technical guidance to the Production Maintenance Team and support during breakdown investigations, with root causes analysis and actions
• Initiates independent studies analyses on breakdowns, interprets maintenance data and develop actions plans/ conclusions
• Supervises contractors and technicians on site for maintenance/repairs, equipment installations, and construction projects as needed
• Conducts risk assessments, writes technical reports
• Participates and contributes to RC analysis and support linked action plans
• Support quality investigations such as DIR’s, MDI’s and CAPA generation and execution
• Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve maintenance processes and equipment reliability
• Analyze corrective maintenance activities and propose improvements to the preventive and predictive maintenance plans
• Contribute to the spare parts plan for industrial equipment based on consumption, risks, and delivery times
• Responsible for maintaining and updating lock-out tag-out (LOTO) procedures for the installed base of process equipment. Supports Engineering specialists/engineers in the generation and review of LOTO procedures for new equipment/equipment upgrades
• Lead CAPEX projects of low complexity with a focus on improvement or parts obsolescence in alignment with Engineering
• Designs, reformats and amends any Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required
• Prepares, revises and interprets conceptual layouts, as-built AutoCAD drawings and schematics for process and plant equipment as well as for GMP facilities systems
• Maintains a high level of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory safety in all aspects of work
• Follows GMP and regulatory requirements, and ensures quality standards are met

Qualifications

Perform other related duties as required

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering/Engineering Science degree is a requirement (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• Professional Engineering designation (P. Eng) or working towards or completion of P. Eng designation

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical, food/beverage or consumer packaging. 5+ years of experience considered an asset
• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment is an asset
• Able to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, electrical and P&ID drawings/schematics
• Understanding of PLC’s / control systems on process equipment
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrates initiative, problem solver, team player and self-motivated
• Has the ability to lead and take ownership on systems and projects

Contract

Permanent

Location

North America, Canada, Cambridge