Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer - Permanent - Hertfordshire

A long standing pharmaceutical client of Blackfield Associates is looking for a Reliability Engineer to join their dynamic Production Engineering team on a permanent basis working days, Monday to Friday.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will work closely with Production, Projects, Facilities, and Engineering teams to identify and mitigate reliability risks.

You will play a key role in implementing effective reliability processes, improving overall equipment performance, and reducing downtime and costs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and sustaining a world-class reliability program aligned with cGMP and GEP standards.


• Conducting root cause analyses to reduce losses and optimize processes.


• Performing asset analyses (MTBF, MTTR, OEE, TEEP) to enhance operational efficiency.


• Guiding teams in reliability risk assessments, including FMEA, RCA, and TPM.


• Providing training in diagnostic troubleshooting, predictive technologies, and modern maintenance strategies.

Suitable candidates will have the following:

• A degree in engineering or related discipline.


• Experience in reliability engineering practices (e.g., RCA, FMEA).


• Excellent analytical and communication skills.


• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance methods.


• Awareness of health, safety, and quality management systems.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of CMMS


• Predictive maintenance techniques


• Six Sigma methodology

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