Assistant Manager - Maintenance
About this opportunity
Use Your Power for Purpose
At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.
What You Will Achieve
In this role, you will:
Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering for manufacturing equipment and facility systems including building infrastructure.
Execute preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities to ensure high equipment uptime and operational continuity
Lead and support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), investigations, and CAPA implementation for equipment-related deviations
Develop and manage maintenance strategies (PM/PdM optimization) and equipment reliability programs
Contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and drive improvements in OEE and asset utilization
Provide engineering support for equipment installation, modification, and project execution, including preparation of technical specifications and scope of work
Support equipment lifecycle management, including commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and decommissioning activities
Ensure adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and quality standards, including PM and documentation compliance
Prepare, review, and maintain technical documentation such as SOPs, risk assessments (FMEA/QRA), and maintenance records
Support cross-functional collaboration with Production, QA, QC, and external vendors for timely execution of engineering activities
Promote a culture of safety and compliance through proactive safety assessments and adherence to EHS standards
Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 6-8 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment such as:
Tablet compression machines, Granulation systems, Packaging equipment
Strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory expectations
Experience in:
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Basic knowledge of automation systems / process controls (preferred)
Good communication and technical documentation skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate across functions
Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)
Experience in TPM / Reliability Engineering Programs
Exposure to equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Knowledge of AutoCAD / P&ID interpretation
Experience in fire & life safety systems / EHS compliance
Exposure to energy optimization and cost improvement initiatives
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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