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Perrigo
Reliability Engineer
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A Reliability Engineer evaluates and analyzes the reliability of manufacturing and production equipment and processes. Identifies pro-active maintenance requirements and process improvements. Works to maximize reliable performance and prevent equipment or process failures.
$113,671 / year median in New York
+10% projected growth
Job Description
At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.
Description Overview The Reliability Engineer serves as the site reliability leader and technical subject matter expert for asset reliability, maintenance strategy, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for improving equipment reliability, maintainability, asset performance, and operational effectiveness across manufacturing, packaging, utilities, warehouse, and facility systems. The Reliability Engineer develops and drives the site Asset Care Strategy, leads reliability improvement initiatives, and partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS to reduce equipment failures, improve uptime, optimize maintenance costs, and ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, safety, and quality requirements. The base salary range for this role is $120,000- $140,000Scope of the Role Asset Reliability & Maintenance Strategy Lead the site Asset Care Strategy and reliability improvement programs, including RCA, FMEA, RCM, equipment criticality assessments, bad actor analysis, and defect elimination. Identify recurring equipment issues, analyze maintenance and performance data, and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve uptime, reliability, maintainability, and asset life. Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring strategies such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis. Establish, monitor, and improve reliability KPIs, dashboards, spare parts strategies, equipment BOMs, asset hierarchies, and maintenance standards. Partner with Maintenance, Planning, Operations, and Engineering to improve maintenance execution, equipment performance, and asset care effectiveness. Safety, Quality & Compliance Ensure reliability activities support cGMP, FDA, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Support equipment-related investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audit readiness, and inspection preparedness. Ensure reliability programs reduce operational risk and support product quality, process capability, and asset integrity. Continuous Improvement & Capital Projects Lead reliability-focused initiatives that reduce downtime, improve OEE, optimize maintenance costs, and extend asset life. Develop reliability improvement plans and long-term reliability roadmaps aligned with site objectives. Support capital projects through reliability reviews, maintainability assessments, design reviews, installation support, commissioning, startup, and performance verification. Collaborate with OEMs, contractors, suppliers, and engineering resources to improve reliability and implement new reliability technologies or digital maintenance tools. Technical Leadership & Collaboration Serve as the site technical expert for reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, and asset performance improvement. Provide technical coaching to maintenance personnel, planners, supervisors, engineers, and operations teams. Support troubleshooting of complex equipment failures, critical maintenance events, and major operational disruptions. Promote a culture of asset ownership, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement. Experience Required
Description Overview The Reliability Engineer serves as the site reliability leader and technical subject matter expert for asset reliability, maintenance strategy, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for improving equipment reliability, maintainability, asset performance, and operational effectiveness across manufacturing, packaging, utilities, warehouse, and facility systems. The Reliability Engineer develops and drives the site Asset Care Strategy, leads reliability improvement initiatives, and partners closely with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS to reduce equipment failures, improve uptime, optimize maintenance costs, and ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, safety, and quality requirements. The base salary range for this role is $120,000- $140,000Scope of the Role Asset Reliability & Maintenance Strategy Lead the site Asset Care Strategy and reliability improvement programs, including RCA, FMEA, RCM, equipment criticality assessments, bad actor analysis, and defect elimination. Identify recurring equipment issues, analyze maintenance and performance data, and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve uptime, reliability, maintainability, and asset life. Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring strategies such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis. Establish, monitor, and improve reliability KPIs, dashboards, spare parts strategies, equipment BOMs, asset hierarchies, and maintenance standards. Partner with Maintenance, Planning, Operations, and Engineering to improve maintenance execution, equipment performance, and asset care effectiveness. Safety, Quality & Compliance Ensure reliability activities support cGMP, FDA, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Support equipment-related investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, audit readiness, and inspection preparedness. Ensure reliability programs reduce operational risk and support product quality, process capability, and asset integrity. Continuous Improvement & Capital Projects Lead reliability-focused initiatives that reduce downtime, improve OEE, optimize maintenance costs, and extend asset life. Develop reliability improvement plans and long-term reliability roadmaps aligned with site objectives. Support capital projects through reliability reviews, maintainability assessments, design reviews, installation support, commissioning, startup, and performance verification. Collaborate with OEMs, contractors, suppliers, and engineering resources to improve reliability and implement new reliability technologies or digital maintenance tools. Technical Leadership & Collaboration Serve as the site technical expert for reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, and asset performance improvement. Provide technical coaching to maintenance personnel, planners, supervisors, engineers, and operations teams. Support troubleshooting of complex equipment failures, critical maintenance events, and major operational disruptions. Promote a culture of asset ownership, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement. Experience Required