Assistant Manager - Maintenance

Pfizer; Goa; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer in India (Goa) seeks a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to oversee manufacturing equipment and facility systems. You will drive preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to ensure high uptime and operational continuity, leading RCFA investigations and CAPA for equipment-related deviations.

The role includes developing maintenance strategies, TPM programs, and supporting equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), installation, and lifecycle management within a GMP environment.

Qualifications

• GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing experience required.
• Hands-on maintenance of manufacturing equipment (tablet compression, granulation, packaging).
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering for manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities to ensure high uptime.
• Lead RCFA investigations and CAPA for equipment-related deviations.
• Develop maintenance strategies and TPM initiatives to improve OEE.
• Support equipment installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and lifecycle management.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

FMEA

Documentation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

• Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering for manufacturing equipment and facility systems including building infrastructure.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities to ensure high equipment uptime and operational continuity
• Lead and support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), investigations, and CAPA implementation for equipment-related deviations
• Develop and manage maintenance strategies (PM/PdM optimization) and equipment reliability programs
• Contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and drive improvements in OEE and asset utilization
• Provide engineering support for equipment installation, modification, and project execution, including preparation of technical specifications and scope of work
• Support equipment lifecycle management, including commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and decommissioning activities
• Ensure adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and quality standards, including PM and documentation compliance
• Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation such as SOPs, risk assessments (FMEA/QRA), and maintenance records
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Production, QA, QC, and external vendors for timely execution of engineering activities
• Promote a culture of safety and compliance through proactive safety assessments and adherence to EHS standards

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment such as:
• Tablet compression machines, Granulation systems, Packaging equipment

Strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory expectations

Experience in:

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Basic knowledge of automation systems / process controls (preferred)
• Good communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across functions

Nice To Have (Preferred Skills)

• Experience in TPM / Reliability Engineering Programs
• Exposure to equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD / P&ID interpretation
• Experience in fire & life safety systems / EHS compliance
• Exposure to energy optimization and cost improvement initiatives

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

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