Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical)

NOVEXX PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVEXX PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer (Mechanical) to lead maintenance and reliability activities for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will develop and implement predictive maintenance programs, collect and analyze data, and recommend corrective actions to reduce equipment failures.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to cGMP, and ongoing improvement of mechanical systems to maximize uptime and product quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years with degree or 10 years with diploma in mechanical/chemical engineering, pharma or petrochemical industries.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/optimization, and/or FMEA.
• Strong knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspection on plant equipment according to procedures and cGMP.
• Lead predictive maintenance programs, collect data, analyze, generate reports and recommend corrective actions.
• 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 sheets and design specifications; collaborate with OEMs and engineers.
• Ensure smooth equipment operation by monitoring conditions and performing root cause analyses to improve reliability and product quality.
• Lead and coordinate major equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Support project design, construction and commissioning through involvement in commissioning activities and discussions with vendors and supervisors.

Skills

Root Cause Failure Analysis

Predictive maintenance

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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.