Director, Engineering

Merck & Co., Inc.

Rahway, NJ, USA
Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Reliability engineering leadership in pharma
Gmp and fda regulatory compliance knowledge
Root cause analysis and capa implementation
** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead reliability engineering efforts in its vaccine manufacturing division. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in reliability engineering within the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise. **

Job Summary

  • This role is critical to ensuring the continuous, compliant, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment that supports drug production.
  • The successful candidate will lead a team focused on maximizing equipment uptime while extending asset life through strategic reliability initiatives.
  • Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary range, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development within a leading pharmaceutical company.

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** Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead reliability engineering efforts in its vaccine manufacturing division. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in reliability engineering within the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise. **

Salary

Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical dental vision 401(k) paid holidays vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reliability Engineering leadership in pharma
  • GMP and FDA regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
  • MTBF MTTR OEE metrics management
  • RCM and predictive maintenance expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification
  • Experience with ICH Q9 risk frameworks
  • Automation and control systems knowledge
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required
  • 10+ years experience in reliability engineering
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
  • Expertise in FMEA RCM Weibull analysis
  • Experience with EAM systems and data analytics

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