Manager, Process and Reliability Engineering

Overview

The Manager, Process and Reliability Engineering will lead and develop the Biomedical maintenance, process, and reliability improvement program to reduce unplanned instrument downtime and increase overall equipment effectiveness by partnering with external Service Contract Suppliers, Biomedical Engineers / Techs, Equipment Process Owners, and Continuous Improvement Managers.

This position is a key leadership role to build a foundation for a TPM Total Productive Maintenance "Zero Defect" Culture by deploying the region's Maintenance and Reliability Program and applying the Quest Management System (QMS) principles and tools to meet our customer's service levels, increase lab productivity & safety, and reduce maintenance and operating costs.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance & Reliability Program is built on Foundational Elements of Measurement, Standardization and Communication with 5 Strategic Pillars : Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Professional Maintenance, Early Equipment Management, and Training & Development.
• The Quest Management System (QMS) is built on 7 practices : Hoshin Breakthrough Management, Voice of the Customer, Process Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Change Management.
• Lead and optimize the regional implementation of the CMMS / EAM System across Instrument Platforms to record and track equipment downtime and automate KPI Measurement, metrics, and provide end user training.
• Lead weekly multi-lab Instrument Platform Focused Improvement Meetings with Service Contract Suppliers, Biomedical Engineers / Techs, and Equipment Process Owners to reduce unplanned equipment downtime and increase operational equipment effectiveness.
• Establish standard Downtime Trackers with RCA Root Cause Analysis, Corrective & Preventive Actions, transfer capabilities and leadership to Process Owners. Accelerate focused improvement by leading and facilitating equipment FMEA and Autonomous Maintenance Kaizen Workshops to establish baseline improvement actions and return equipment to standard operating conditions.
• Coach employees and external partners on the use of various Maintenance and Reliability tools, concepts, and practices to build self-sufficiency, sustainability, and scalability.
• Provide direct and / or indirect leadership of internal Biomedical Engineers and Technicians across various regions to ensure a standard approach supporting the Maintenance and Reliability Program.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience :

Preferred Work Experience :

Physical and Mental Requirements

Knowledge

Skills

Strategic planning and execution; Financial & business acumen

Equal Opportunity

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets or any other legally protected status.

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