MVTotal Productive/Preventive Maintenance; TPM SME
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
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MV02-011326 Total Productive/Preventive Maintenance (TPM) SMEValidation & Engineering Group, Inc. is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas:
Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.
We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:
- Total Productive/Preventive Maintenance TPM SME
We are seeking an experienced TPM Expert to lead and sustain a site-wide Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program in a regulated Diagnostics/IVD manufacturing environment. This role will drive measurable improvements in equipment reliability, uptime, and performance through structured planned maintenance, autonomous maintenance, and focused improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and sustain TPM strategy across manufacturing, assembly, test, and support equipment.
- Drive improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime and increase OEE.
- Optimize PM program using criticality, performance data, and failure mode trends.
- Facilitate RCA / CAPA support for recurring equipment issues (5-Whys, Fishbone, FMEA).
- Implement Autonomous Maintenance standards, visual controls, and operator engagement.
- Establish TPM KPIs and governance routines (OEE, MTBF/MTTR, PM compliance, repeat failures).
- Ensure maintenance practices support quality/compliance expectations and audit readiness.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Quality.
- Remote support with 50% travel at the beginning to FL, MN, CA & KY.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
- 7+ years in TPM / Reliability / Maintenance Excellence in regulated manufacturing.
- Strong TPM pillar leadership and shop‑floor coaching/facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated success improving equipment reliability and eliminating chronic losses.
- Working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems (SAP PM / Maximo preferred).
- Diagnostics, IVD, or Medical Device manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with GMP documentation and regulated site practices.
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