Reliability Engineer

FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited; Billingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FLBK FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies UK Limited in Billingham is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive uptime, compliance and cost efficiency across GMP manufacturing and utilities. You will apply reliability methods, convert failure data into standard work, and lead defect elimination to deliver measurable risk reduction.

You will design condition monitoring programs, use RCM/FMECA to optimize preventive maintenance, lead RCAs, and define spare strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or related field.
• 2+ years in mechanical maintenance/engineering in a regulated environment (GMP/life sciences).
• Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) and RCA/5-Why.
• Familiarity with data integrity, deviations/CAPA and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site reliability program with asset criticality, risk register and defect elimination.
• Design and run condition monitoring and lubrication programs (vibration, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis).
• Use RCM/FMECA to optimize preventive/predictive maintenance frequencies under change control.
• Lead root cause analyses for significant events and implement corrective actions with checks.
• Define critical spares strategies with Engineering and Stores.
• Extract and analyze maintenance data, steward KPIs (MTBF/MTTR) and translate insights into actions.
• Collaborate with QA, EHS, Automation, Procurement, Capital Projects and Validation to ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Reliability engineering

CMMS experience

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related engineering

HNC/HND equivalent

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Title: Reliability Engineer Location: Billingham, UK

We're seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive uptime, compliance, and cost efficiency across our GMP manufacturing and utilities. You'll apply reliability engineering methods, convert failure data into standard work, and lead defect elimination to deliver measurable risk reduction. Partnering closely with Maintenance Operations, Engineering, QA, Planning/Stores, and Site Services, you'll strengthen asset strategies, steward reliability KPIs, and support campaign readiness and shutdowns.

What you'll do

• Lead the site reliability program, including asset criticality, risk register, "bad actor" management, defect elimination pipeline, and a reliability roadmap aligned to production needs.
• Design and run condition monitoring and lubrication programs (vibration, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis), including routes, technologies, alarm limits, and responses.
• Use RCM/FMECA to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, task quality, and frequencies under change control.
• Lead root cause analyses (RCA) for significant events; implement corrective/preventive actions with effectiveness checks; close CAPAs on time.
• Define critical spares strategies with Engineering and Stores, including preservation plans, alternates, and obsolescence mitigation.
• Extract and analyze maintenance and performance data; steward KPIs and reporting (e.g., MTBF/MTTR), and translate insights into practical actions.
• Collaborate with QA, EHS, Automation, Procurement, Capital Projects, Validation/Qualification, and Site Services to align strategies and ensure audit readiness.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Process Engineering; or HNC/HND with equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in mechanical maintenance/engineering in a regulated environment (ideally GMP/life sciences), covering rotating equipment, seals, valves, heat exchangers, piping, and pressure systems.
• Working knowledge of GMP, data integrity, deviations/CAPA, and change control; awareness of statutory regimes (e.g., PUWER, PSSR, LOLER).
• Proficiency with CMMS (e.g., SAP PM) for maintenance plans, work packs, BOMs, and history; hands-on experience with RCA/5-Why and preventive/predictive maintenance optimization.
• Strong data skills (Excel or equivalent) and clear technical writing/communication.

Why join us

High-impact role improving reliability, product protection, and audit readiness.

Opportunity to shape site-wide strategies and standards with cross-functional influence.

Professional development and exposure to advanced reliability methods and technologies.

Competitive salary, with 35 days holiday (Not including Public Holidays), annual incentive plan and up earn up to 21% on your pension.

Equal opportunity

We are committed to equal opportunities in hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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