Sanofi

Reliability and Process Engineering Specialist

Sanofi • $76K — $121K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or engineering environments
  • 1 year of experience working with maintenance personnel in pharma or related industry
  • Experience in regulatory inspections and GMP environments
  • Strong investigation and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems and reliability tools (RCM, FMEA, RCA, SPC)
  • Knowledge of cGMPs and pharmaceutical/biological manufacturing standards

Responsibilities

  • Ensure overall plant reliability for equipment, utilities, and facilities
  • Monitor maintenance and repair value, performance, and cost effectiveness
  • Develop and optimize maintenance strategies
  • Utilize reliability technology such as predictive maintenance and data analytics
  • Optimize spare parts inventory based on criticality and stocking needs
  • Drive continuous improvement and failure elimination initiatives
  • Support cross-functional teams in GMP documentation and compliance

Benefits

  • Participation in employee benefits programs
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Access to a global network of resources
  • Involvement in innovative projects that impact patient care
Full Job Description


Location: Toronto, ON

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.


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.


This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

AI Usage

"Artificial Intelligence" refers to any systems that use automated processes, including algorithms and machine learning, to analyze data and make predictions, inferences, decisions, or recommendations without direct human involvement. These systems may process personal information to identify patterns, improve services, or support decision-making. The Company may use Artificial Intelligence for purposes including, but not limited to, resume screening and hiring, scheduling interviews or meetings, conducting surveys, matching skills with potential job openings, interview scoring, ensuring compliance with regulations applicable to our industry, and activities related to performance evaluation. Information collected and processed by the Company's Artificial Intelligence systems may include the personal information detailed above and calendar availability. It excludes the information collected and processed for monitoring purposes. You should contact Human Resources if you have a question or concern regarding your personal information. You can also contact Canada's Privacy Officer via Sanofi's data subject request portal, Data Subject Rights Webform. The Data Subject Rights Webform can also be used to request access or correction of your personal information and file a complaint.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:
76,200.00 - 121,100.00 (Includes target bonus)
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)LINKOR (US) LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante:
76,200.00 - 121,100.00 (Comprend le bonus cible)
La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l'expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d'autres facteurs pertinents. Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d'avantages sociaux de l'entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le lien

About Sanofi

Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company operates in over 170 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that includes treatments for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to improving global health and has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability. The company has received numerous awards for its research and development efforts and is recognized as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Learn more about Sanofi
Market Cap
$121.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+2.5%
Revenue
$37.3 billion
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