Reliability Engineer (pharma)

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering disciple or automation
• 2+ years of reliability engineering experience
• Strong experience supporting maintenance activities in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
• Background in at least 2 technical areas – utilities, HVAC, automation, electrical, mechanical, metrology
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, statistical analysis, and process control
• Experience with predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance programs
• Solid understanding of cGMPs in FDA-regulated facilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration, analytical, and problem‑solving skills

Pluses:

• Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield GMP facility start-ups
• People management or team leadership experience
• Project management experience
• PMP, FPX, Six Sigma, or Lean certification

Day to Day:

Insight Global is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing client. This contractor will play a critical role in ensuring bioprocess and utility equipment operate at peak reliability and efficiency within a GMP-regulated environment. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven reliability tools, lead root cause investigations, and collaborate cross‑functionally to improve asset performance, support compliance initiatives, and drive continuous improvement across maintenance operations.

• Drive equipment reliability, uptime, and performance improvements
• Support and execute site Reliability & Asset Management strategies
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies (PMs, SOPs, job aids)
• Lead root cause investigations, CAPAs, and equipment failure analyses
• Analyze reliability data and trends (MTBF, MTTR, PM/CM ratios)
• Utilize tools such as FRACAS, FMECA, and HAZOP
• Support new equipment commissioning, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Partner cross-functionally with maintenance, bioprocess, MSAT, and engineering teams