Director, Equipment Reliability
Danaher Corporation
Summary
This Director, Equipment Reliability is responsible for the equipment reliability and maintenance strategy of utility and manufacturing equipment through continuous monitoring of equipment operational performance and implementing actions needed for improvement. This role develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations by applying data analysis techniques (statistical process control, reliability modeling and prediction, fault tree analysis, Six Sigma (6σ) methodology, etc.), root cause analysis (RCA), root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action system (FRACAS). The equipment and metrology team will look for leadership and development and this role will collaborate with other operational functions as well as engineering, design, and platform development to ensure operational needs are properly anticipated and addressed for current and future considerations. This position reports to the Senior Site Director, Coralville Manufacturing and Operations.
Job description
In this role you will have the opportunity to:
- Serve as the technical lead and supports the improvement of equipment in the plant.
- Develop, implement and maintain equipment maintenance strategy and plans for plant equipment.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement with respect to increasing job knowledge and proficiency related to biopharmaceutical industry engineering best practices and technologies, as well as technical understanding/problem solving capability.
- Recommend and implement measures to improve equipment that supports utility and manufacturing operations in a dynamic, fast-paced cGMP environment.
- Provide engineering field support to identify, address and resolve operational / compliance issues and to ensure equipment is maintained at a level required to provide high reliability maximizing useful life.
- Collaborate with Engineering in the equipment classification process, defining SAP Location hierarchy, populating asset information, developing Return-to-Service PM instructions and acquisition of equipment manuals.
- Conduct analysis of system maintenance process and perform reliability studies: Use of reliability tools and processes such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Uses data to recommend improvements based on CMMS, FMEA, RCA and systems reliability data.
- Analyze equipment trends ensuring the maintenance program is effective.
- Ensure that the Preventative / Predictive Programs and Maintenance Planning Processes are executed.
- Evaluate new technologies (predictive tools) to be used by technicians and engineers.
- Accountable to effectively apply PdM technologies and non-destructing testing to minimize unscheduled/scheduled maintenance downtime.
- KPI Oversight: Own, measure and report reliability performance.
- Demonstrate success of preventative maintenance improvements through performance reports, dashboards and metrics.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Internal and Regulatory Agency audits.
- Complies with requirements from Danaher/IDT’s Safety Program, including Health and Safety mandates and OSHA requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in mechanical, process or chemical engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience (ex. 7 years of directly related progressive and/or leadership experience in the field).
- Minimum 3+ experience with cGMP utilities plant including providing field support and collaborating with engineering and ad hoc departments towards continuous improvement and troubleshooting.
- Experience leading and managing people; Leading and driving change.
- Strong verbal, technical writing and interpersonal skills are required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability Engineering concepts such as TPM, RCM, RBI, FMEA and RCFA experience with process improvement principles such as Lean and/or Six Sigma.
- Experience in Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound Scanning, Infrared Scanning, Oil Analysis, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrating testing, Dynamic/Static Motor Current testing, etc.
- Proficient knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, and AutoCAD).
- Must possess a strong knowledge of the FDA and cGMP standards as well as regulatory guidance documents.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50lb.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.