Reliability and Process Engineering Specialist
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About the job
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers - seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you'll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
The Engineering and Maintenance (E&M) Reliability and Methods Department operates within the Reliability and Support Department of the broader Engineering and Maintenance organization. The Reliability and Methods Department is responsible for:
- Equipment Reliability - Ensuring manufacturing equipment operates at peak performance and availability
- Process Engineering - Optimizing production processes for efficiency and consistency
- Preventive Maintenance - Implementing strategies to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
- Spare Parts Management - Managing inventory and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Operations) resources
- Methods Development - Establishing best practices and standardized approaches to reliability engineering.
About Sanofi
Main Responsibilities
- Overall plant reliability (equipment, utilities, and facilities)
- Monitoring of M&R value, performance, and cost effectiveness
- Maintenance strategy and continuous optimization
- Reliability technology (PdM, data analytics, digital WO)
- Spare parts inventory optimization (criticality, stocking, FE)
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform Parts Inventory Optimization (Criticality/Stocking)
- Create and Optimize Preventative maintenance Tasks Lists.
- Assess risks related to missed PMs and support exception management.
- Review and approve Engineering/Vendor Turnover packages.
- Monitor and improve M&R value through KPIs and RCM tools (FMEA, RCA, SPC).
- Drive continuous improvement and failure elimination initiatives across E&M platforms.
- Maintain and execute long-term asset plans, manage equipment registration, and support CAPA development.
- Ensure technical governance and audit readiness, including regulatory inspection support and GMP compliance.
- Participate in risk assessments, deviation review boards, and GMP documentation updates.
- Perform investigations for deviations and maintenance issues, ensuring timely, thorough root cause analysis and reporting
- Apply RCM tools (RCA, FMEA, SPC) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement preventative actions.
- Participate in CAPA planning and DRB meetings for timely investigation closures.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Operations, and SMEs to ensure investigation timelines are met.
- Support cross-functional teams in GMP documentation
About You
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering environments.
- At least 1 year working with internal and contracted maintenance personnel in pharma or related industry.
- Experience in regulatory inspections and GMP environments.
- Strong investigation and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and technical writing abilities.
- Six Sigma or equivalent root cause analysis training is preferred.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and reliability tools (RCM, FMEA, RCA, SPC).
- Knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing standards.
- In-depth knowledge of predictive technologies is preferred.
Why Choose Us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.
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