Title:  Reliability Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Senior Manager – Reliability Engineer

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Engineering and Maintenance

About Syngene: Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International has grown to become a major player in the contract research and manufacturing services domain. Syngene supports R&D programs from lead generation to clinical supplies. Our multi-disciplinary skills in integrated drug discovery and development include capabilities in medicinal chemistry, biology, in vivo pharmacology, toxicology, custom synthesis, process R&D, cGMP manufacturing, formulation and analytical development along with Clinical development services. Syngene specializes in research and manufacturing of small molecules and large molecules for organizations around the world. The Company's facilities are audited and certified by health authorities from India, the USA, EU, United Kingdom and Russia, amongst others, for GMP related activities.

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines:

• Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
• Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations
• and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and
• operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following
• environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are
• completed on time by all members of the team including self
• Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times
• Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals
• Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time.

Job Purpose: The Reliability Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of equipment, systems, and processes. This role focuses on improving asset performance, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance practices through the application of reliability engineering principles, data analysis, and team leadership.

Key responsibilities:

1. Strategic Reliability Management:

• Develop and implement reliability strategies, policies, and programs to improve asset performance and reduce failures.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for equipment reliability, downtime, and maintenance efficiency.
• Lead the development of a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program.
• Drive the adoption of predictive maintenance techniques and technologies.

2. Asset Management and Maintenance Optimization:

• Perform asset criticality assessments to prioritize reliability efforts.
• Oversee the creation and optimization of preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure the effective use of tools like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Analyze Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to identify improvement areas.

3. Leadership and Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor a team of reliability engineers and maintenance professionals.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to address recurring issues and improve reliability practices.
• Promote a culture of reliability excellence and continuous improvement within the organization.

4. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Strong knowledge of reliability tools, techniques, and software (e.g., RCM, FMEA, CMMS, SAP).
• Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends and root causes of failures.
• Use advanced diagnostic tools and techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Present reliability performance reports and recommendations to senior management.

5. Project Management:

• Manage reliability improvement projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.

6. Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to equipment reliability and safety.
• Implement and maintain procedures for equipment reliability documentation and audits.

Educational Qualification: BE/BTech in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience: 15+ years of experience within Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical or Automobile industries. Reliability certification is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in predictive maintenance tools and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Reduction in equipment downtime and failure rates.
• Improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• Reduction in maintenance costs and increase in asset lifespan.
• Achievement of reliability goals aligned with organizational objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Syngene will not discriminate against any employee or job candidate based on age, color, physical ability, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, gender, family status, marital status, pre-natal status, gender reassignment, or sexual orientation, either directly or indirectly.

We shall make appropriate accommodations for eligible workers or job candidates with disabilities wherever possible.