About this role
Business Introduction
We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance.
Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.
We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Reliability Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reliability engineering, with proven expertise in improving equipment and process performance in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:
- Develop and implement reliability strategies (Local (MU) and transversal (Belgium)) to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Analyze reliability data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and recommend + implement and document corrective actions.
- Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Perform deep analysis of Emergency events in order to propose and implement major improvements of the equipment availability
- Conduct criticality analyses of equipment and processes to prioritize improvement efforts.
- Participate in the design and implementation of new equipment and processes, ensuring that reliability principles are integrated from the start.
- Support CAPEX projects to ensure reliability, sustainability, and maintainability are considered and integrated.
- Prepare and present reliability points during L3 and L4 audits.
- Train and mentor team members and non-reliability teams on reliability best practices.
- Expert in the use and facilitation of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodology for continuous improvement projects.
- Contribute to the company's safety culture by ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards.
Why You?
Qualifications
We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in reliability engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of reliability methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), etc.
- Proficiency in data analysis and use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Reliability certification (CRL, CMRP, etc.) is a plus.
- Expertise in the use and facilitation of DMAIC methodology.
What we offer
You will join a team where your work improves equipment performance and supports production that helps patients. You will gain technical and leadership development, work with modern tools, and make measurable improvements. We welcome people who bring practical ideas, clear communication and respect for others.
How to apply
If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a brief note describing one reliability improvement you led or contributed to. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you have a disability and require assistance during the course of the selection process, you will have the opportunity to let us know what specific assistance you require in order to make suitable arrangements.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
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About GSK
Global pharmaceutical company focused on vaccines, specialty medicines, and infectious disease treatments. Headquartered in London, UK.