Senior Reliability Engineer

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees  and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Purpose of Job:

Engineer capable of leading and supporting engineering, maintenance and utilities reliability projects in the manufacture of liquid solution Medical Device and Pharma products.

Key Activities:

Equipment Reliability and Optimization

• Analyze equipment performance to identify potential failure points and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Utilize reliability tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to enhance asset performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for critical equipment and systems.

Maintenance Strategy Development

• Establish and refine maintenance schedules to balance preventive maintenance and operational needs.
• Optimize spare parts inventory management to ensure critical parts are available without overstocking.
• Work with maintenance teams to ensure best practices are followed and implement condition-based monitoring techniques.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to maintenance staff on complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Utilities Management

• Ensure the reliability of critical utility systems, such as HVAC, boilers, steam systems, water treatment, and compressed air, which support manufacturing and cleanroom operations (e.g. N+1).
• Monitor utility performance and implement strategies to improve energy efficiency and system reliability.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure that all maintenance and engineering activities are performed in accordance with GMP, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for maintenance procedures, work orders, and equipment history.
• Support audits and inspections by providing maintenance records and reliability data.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance and reliability activities.

Risk Management and Reliability Assessments

• Conduct risk assessments on critical systems and processes to identify potential reliability issues.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies to prevent equipment failures and ensure product quality and patient safety.
• Participate in the design review process for new equipment or system modifications to ensure reliability is built into the design.

Continuous Improvement and Training

• Drive continuous improvement efforts across maintenance and utilities to increase equipment uptime and reduce operational costs.
• Train engineering and maintenance teams on reliability best practices and new maintenance technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as manufacturing, quality, and validation, to support operational excellence initiatives.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect and analyze data from maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS) and equipment sensors to track performance and identify trends.
• Generate reliability reports and KPIs (e.g., Mean Time Between Failures - MTBF, Mean Time to Repair - MTTR) to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
• Use data to recommend and implement reliability improvements across equipment, utilities, and processes.

Qualifications:

ISO-9000, GMP, medical device manufacturing experience a plus.

Education:  BS/MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering discipline required

Experience: prefer 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing process, automation, and equipment with experience in continuous improvement and reliability.  Knowledge of medical product manufacturing practices a plus. Project management experience beneficial.

Required Skills:

• Analytical thinking: the ability to think critically and logically, as well as the ability to interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
• Technical aptitude: a strong understanding of the systems, equipment, and processes at hand.
• Problem-solving: the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Communication: the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Project management: the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively including planning, scheduling, and organizing.
• A continuous improvement mindset: identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.
• Safety-conscious: the ability to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them.
• Proficient use of Power Bi and Minitab is a plus.

This position may be available in the following location(s): Greenville, SC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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