Job Title - Process Equipment and Reliability Engineer l-llJob Location - Cranbury NJJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced engineering leader who is energized by the challenge of elevating equipment performance in a dynamic biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role shapes the site's long-term reliability vision while providing hands-on technical leadership for critical process and utility systems. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving capabilities, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building high-performing, future-ready operations.
Job Responsibilities• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture centered on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.• Define and execute the site's asset reliability strategy, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and compliantly.
• Partner with cross-functional teams-Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Facilities, Supply Chain-to strengthen equipment performance and resolve complex technical issues.
• Drive long-term asset health through lifecycle planning, risk assessments, and data-driven improvement initiatives.
• Champion the use of modern reliability tools, digital technologies, and predictive insights to optimize maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Guide the development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs that support production needs and operational efficiency.
• Lead investigations into equipment issues and implement sustainable corrective strategies.
• Support new equipment introduction-from design review to commissioning and qualification-ensuring system readiness for GMP manufacturing.
• Represent reliability engineering during audits, inspections, and cross-functional technical forums.
• Contribute to engineering documentation, ensuring clarity, compliance, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
What You'll Bring- A strong foundation in equipment reliability, maintenance strategy, or process engineering within a GMP-regulated or highly technical environment.
- The ability to lead within a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing organization.
- Comfort navigating complex equipment challenges and driving practical, long-term solutions.
- Experience with reliability methodologies and digital tools (e.g., predictive monitoring, CMMS platforms, asset analytics).
- A forward-thinking approach that continuously seeks better ways to strengthen system performance, reduce risk, and enhance operational resilience.
Why This Role MattersThis position plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the performance of the facility's most critical assets. Your leadership will directly influence manufacturing reliability, product quality, and the site's long-term operational strategy. You will have the opportunity to shape how we work, modernize how we manage equipment, and build a culture that values innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
The anticipated salary for this position is $70,000-130,000
The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position would be required to perform other job-related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and the company's business needs.