Global Reliability Engineering Lead

Role Overview

• Establish and maintain the global reliability strategy that supports asset lifecycle performance, operational continuity, and alignment with CSL engineering standards
• Develop standardized reliability frameworks, tools, and metrics that strengthen work process discipline across all manufacturing sites
• Conduct global assessments to identify gaps, benchmark best practices, and ensure consistent application of reliability fundamentals
• Monitor global KPIs related to asset reliability, maintenance efficiency, and operational risk, and communicate insights to site and regional leadership
• Ensure adherence to regulatory expectations and internal quality requirements across all reliability-related activities
• Provide expert technical guidance for complex equipment challenges and high-risk investigations across the global network
• Facilitate and mentor site teams in methods such as RCM, FMEA, RCA, predictive diagnostics, and other reliability engineering principles
• Support the evaluation of new technologies, materials, and design approaches to ensure maintainability, reliability, and cost effectiveness
• Drive improvement in preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including the use of advanced diagnostic tools
• Partner with site engineering, maintenance, operations, quality, EHS, and OpEx teams to build shared understanding of reliability objectives and to strengthen network alignment
• Lead global workshops, training programs, and knowledge sharing forums that build technical capability in reliability engineering
• Promote open communication, cross-functional engagement, and collaborative problem-solving across regional and global teams
• Support global safety expectations by consistently using required PPE when on site and complying with occupational health and safety practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Structural, or related)
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, or similar regulated industry
• Extensive experience managing globally distributed teams and influencing senior stakeholders in complex organizations
• Demonstrated success implementing reliability programs at scale and improving asset performance using structured methodologies
• Experience with global or multi-site technical support preferred
• Strong technical capability in root cause analysis, predictive diagnostics, risk management, and equipment lifecycle management
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and SAP PM preferred
• Experience facilitating training, workshops, or capability development programs
• Ability to travel globally based on business needs
• Expertise in GMP/non-GMP utilities and facilities related to pharmaceutical production
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean principles is a plus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities