Kedrion Biopharma is recruiting for a Reliability Engineer to join the Production Engineering department and support the development and implementation of a sustainable reliability program to reduce reliability risks. This role will operate closely with Production, Projects, Facilities and Engineering teams to ensure optimised efficiency of equipment and assets and ensure effective reliability processes are developed.Reporting into the Production Engineering Reliability Manager, the successful candidate will identify and implement projects using robust root cause analysis to reduce those losses or lower costs.This exciting position will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to help build a modern, positive, and strong image for the company as it grows, solidifying its presence as rank #5 leader of Plasma Derived Medicinal Products (PDMPs) for patients and customers worldwide.Our site is not easily accessible by public transport so please take this into consideration when applying as this role is fully on-site.Duties & Responsibilities:Support the continued development of the reliability program for Kedrion Elstree. Implement the program in a structured approach in-line with cGMP and GEP whilst bringing the Engineering, Production and Quality teams along in the journey to World Class asset managementIdentify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations.Guide efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.Provide hands on technical engineering support, training, and coach others in relevant aspects of equipment performance.Be involved in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets and modification of existing assets to ensure on-going reliability.Perform analyses of assets including:OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) / TEEP (Total Effective Equipment Performance)Remaining useful lifeOther parameters that define operating condition, reliability, and costs of assetsSpare Parts strategyProvide training and coaching on the following:Diagnostic troubleshootingPredictive TechnologiesModern maintenance strategiesDevelop engineering solutions to reduce repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect plant operations. These problems include capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues.Have a working knowledge of Statistical Process Control & Six Sigma (6σ) MethodologyBe familiar with implementing typical reliability risk assessment tools includingPHA - Preliminary hazards analysisFMEA - Failure modes and effects analysisRCA – Root Cause Analysis (including FTA - Fault tree analysis & ETA - Event tree analysis)RCM – Reliability Centred MaintenanceCA - Criticality analysisSFMEA - Simplified failure modes and effects analysisTPM – Total Productive / Predictive MaintenanceProfessionally and systematically defines, monitors and reviews Asset Maintenance Plans in conjunction with equipment SMEs to:Ensure value-added preventive maintenance tasksCorrectly deploy predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problemsManage and ensure appropriate support contracts are in place for critical equipment as required.Develop reliability standards, design standards, engineering procedures and standard operating procedures in conjunction with Process Engineering.Works with Capital Projects to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations. Participates in the final check out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.Applies value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions.Skills & experience to help you within the role –We're looking for someone with technical knowledge, attention to detail, integrity and self-motivation. Collaborative, communicative and a flexible team player. You must be organised with a close attention to detail, able to maintain accurate and robust records.Applications from candidates with a degree in an engineering related disciplineAwareness of RCA / FMEA / Criticality analysis processesExcellent communicator with the ability to analyse and impart knowledgeAbility to Create, Review, and Update BEMP’sAbility to create and review Technical ReportsAbility to complete equipment criticality assessmentsUnderstanding of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)Working knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety Legislation, policies and proceduresKnowledge of Quality Management Systems within a Pharmaceutical GMP EnvironmentKnowledge of Predictive Maintenance techniques and how to apply them in the fieldAbility to develop and deliver technical training to technical and non-technical staffAbility to understand complex information and relay it to staff in an appropriate wayIn return we offer -We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.PensionLife insuranceOn-site parkingEmployee assistance programmeVirtual GPCycle to work schemeSubsidised canteenEmployee discounts and cash backFamily friendly policiesEmployee recognition programmeKedrion Biopharma is a biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Italy dedicated to collecting and fractionating blood plasma to produce and distribute plasma-derived therapies worldwide. These treatments help manage and prevent rare, ultra-rare, and debilitating conditions, including Coagulation and Neurological Disorders, Immunodeficiencies, and Rh sensitization.The Kedrion group has numerous legacies within its brand; your employer will be Bio Products Laboratory Ltd, doing business as Kedrion Biopharma UK. Our plant is based in Elstree and counts nearly 1000 colleagues across various departments.Since its foundation, Kedrion has experienced consistent growth, backed by strong performance indicators. Today, the company employs 5,200 people globally who work collaboratively on our portfolio of 38 life-enhancing plasma-derived products distributed in over 100 countries.Please apply today for immediate consideration! #J-18808-Ljbffr