Reliability Engineer

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As part of our mission toReach People and Touch Lives, we deliverInnovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare productsthat improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, weimprove access to effective, affordable treatmentsthat promote better health and well-being.
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Job purposeThe Reliability Engineer plays a critical leadership role in advancing asset reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance excellence across manufacturing (70%) and facilities (30%) operations. This individual will apply advanced reliability methodologies, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and optimizes Asset Management systems to drive measurable gains in uptime, OEE, MTBF, MTTR and cost efficiency.
Duties and responsibilities
Lead and standardize reliability engineering programs across Manufacturing & Facilities operation, including FMEA, RCA, PM optimization and precision maintenance.
Optimize the CMMS system (SAP Plant Maintenance) to ensure data integrity, asset hierarchy alignment, accurate work order tracking, and analytics.
Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset lifespan.
Conduct asset criticality assessments to guide maintenance strategies, spare parts stocking levels, and risk-based decision-making.
Lead equipment failure Unplanned Deviations using structured methodologies such as 5-Why, fishbone, and RCM-based RCA.
Collaborate with production, engineering, procurement, and maintenance teams to drive equipment performance improvements.
Own reliability metrics of MTBF, MTTR, Uptime and Asset Availability
Adopt Reliability lead role in Sun’s Community of Practice (COP) for the Brampton site
Train and mentor plant maintenance staff, technicians, production leaders and maintenance management on reliability tools and best practices.
Analyze equipment downtime data to identify trends and prioritize improvement initiatives that support OEE targets.
Develop asset lifecycle management strategies including obsolescence planning, replacement forecasting and reliability-based capital investment recommendations.
Lead critical spare parts strategy development and inventory optimization through risk-based analysis and equipment criticality assessments
Support capital projects through reliability input during design review, commissioning, and startup stages.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste and optimize maintenance workflows.
All other duties as assigned
Additional responsibility (Only applicable to customer facing roles)Report any adverse event received from customers for company products to the pharmacovigilance department / Drug Safety on the same day or within 1 business day
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management within a manufacturing environment.
Expert-level proficiency with CMMS platforms, preferably SAP Plant Maintenance.
Strong knowledge of reliability engineering tools such as RCA, RCM, FMEA, and condition-based monitoring.
Experience implementing predictive technologies (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis, ultrasound).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), AutoCAD, and data visualization tools.
CMRP, CRE or equivalent reliability certification preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Ability to lead change and influence teams across multiple sites without direct reporting authority.
Working conditions
A requirement to be sitting, standing, bending squatting and walking throughout the day.
Working in “tight spaces”.
Operating on a 37.5 hour week (Days) and flexibility to work weekends is a requirement for this position and may be requested at short notice.
GMP mode of dress is a requirement in the manufacturing areas of the plant or as directed.
Physical requirements
100% on-site based
Direct reportsNA
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $83,500 to $104,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage;
life insurance;
RRSP savings plan;
and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.
The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).
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