Reliability & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Organon is hiring a Reliability and Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our world‑class manufacturing site in Cramlington, Northumberland.

We are seeking a Reliability & Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead both proactive and reactive problem‑solving activities within the Bulk IPT Maintenance team. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, reducing repetitive failures, and driving continuous improvement to enhance safety and quality performance as well as asset lifecycle management.

You will play a key role in root cause analysis, maintenance strategy development, and providing cross‑shift continuity during complex technical issues, while supporting long‑term asset reliability and ensuring compliance with safety and quality legislation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis to eliminate repetitive and high‑cost equipment failures
• Develop and implement engineering solutions that improve asset reliability, availability, and lifecycle performance
• Analyse equipment history, downtime, and breakdown data to drive maintenance strategies and capital planning
• Drive predictive and preventative maintenance programmes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation
• Provide technical leadership and continuity across shifts during complex breakdowns and critical events
• Review equipment and spare‑part obsolescence, implementing proactive replacement and compliant inventory strategies
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs, visual management, benchmarking, and industry best practices
• Ensure maintenance programmes support product quality, regulatory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, ATEX), and safe systems of work

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven capability in root cause analysis, reliability improvement, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Confident working with data, KPIs, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Passionate about safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are:

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions.  Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. 

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Work Week

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1