Reliability Engineer

i‑Pharm Consulting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

i‑Pharm Consulting is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment reliability at the Pennsville site, focusing on RCMS, RCA, FMEA, and PM/PdM programs.

The role collaborates with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations and external vendors to drive reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives, tracking KPIs and optimizing maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or a related field in manufacturing.
• Experience with reliability tools RBM, RCA, FMEA, and RCM.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and performance.
• Analyzes equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Leads and supports reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities.
• Reviews and optimizes preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
• Monitors equipment performance using KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and asset utilization.
• Collaborates with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize and resolve chronic equipment issues.
• Supports capital projects by providing reliability input on equipment design, selection, and installation.
• Ensures proper documentation of maintenance strategies, procedures, and equipment history.
• Identifies opportunities for spare parts optimization and inventory reduction.
• Supports troubleshooting of critical equipment and systems across the facility.
• Works with vendors and contractors to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Promotes best practices in maintenance and reliability across the site.
• Provides technical training and guidance to Maintenance and Operations personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

RBM

RCA

FMEA

RCM

CMMS

Job description

LOCATION: 30 Minutes from Philadelphia, PA

SALARY: Starting at $90,000 + Bonus

Your Role:

The incumbent is responsible for improving equipment reliability and maintainability across the Pennsville site. The primary focus will be on analyzing equipment performance, identifying failure modes, and implementing sustainable solutions to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. This role will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops and implements reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and performance.
• Analyzes equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) and implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Leads and supports reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities.
• Reviews and optimizes preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
• Monitors equipment performance using KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and asset utilization.
• Collaborates with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize and resolve chronic equipment issues.
• Supports capital projects by providing reliability input on equipment design, selection, and installation.
• Ensures proper documentation of maintenance strategies, procedures, and equipment history.
• Identifies opportunities for spare parts optimization and inventory reduction.
• Supports troubleshooting of critical equipment and systems across the facility.
• Works with vendors and contractors to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Promotes best practices in maintenance and reliability across the site.
• Provides technical training and guidance to Maintenance and Operations personnel.
• Assists in the implementation and optimization of CMMS (e.g., Blue Mountain, MaintStar or SAP PM).
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintains close communication with site and corporate engineering teams.
• Adheres to personal moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct.
• Ensures implementation and adherence to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or a related field in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with reliability tools such as RBM, RCA, FMEA, and RCM.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong understanding of equipment systems, maintenance practices, and interdepartmental relationships.