Job Description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the compliant, safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing assets at West Singapore. This role drives maintenance and reliability initiatives, asset lifecycle optimization and ownership of Maintenance Management System platform.

As a member of the Plant Engineering team, the Engineer collaborates closely with Production, Quality, EHS, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support operational excellence and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Asset Reliability & Lifecycle Management:

• Develop and implement asset lifecycle management strategies to improve equipment availability, reliability, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Maintenance Management:

• Plan, execute, and oversee maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with EHS and cGMP requirements.
• Minimize production disruptions through effective maintenance planning and coordination.

CMMS & Data Analytics:

• Administer and optimize the Computerize Maintenance Management System – CMMS operation (e.g., SAP or equivalent) and maintenance management.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and support reliability improvement strategies.
• Support audits, reporting, business intelligence initiatives, and training.

Spare Parts & Materials Management:

• Manage spare parts inventory and repair materials to ensure availability while controlling cost.
• Optimize repair turnaround times and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Suppliers to ensure critical spares availability.

Compliance & Audit Support:

• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, cGMP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Support inspections and audits.
• Maintain documentation and procedures aligned with corporate and regulatory standards.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead contractors and service providers to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong cross-functional working relationships.

Education

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in maintenance or reliability engineering.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in GMP-regulated equipment maintenance and reliability management.
• Good technical knowledge of system reliability improvement processes.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other CMMS platforms and Power BI.
• Experience with maintenance workflow processes, and spare parts optimization.
• Working knowledge of TPM, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Working knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.