Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Location: Sassenheim

Job Function
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function
Repair & Maintenance Engineering

Job Category
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations
Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description
Imagine stepping into a role where your expertise directly influences how a brand-new manufacturing site performs. As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer you will play an important role in transforming a just‑commissioned biotech facility in Sassenheim into a benchmark for reliability, efficiency and asset management excellence.

In this role, you will drive the optimization of equipment reliability, embed sustainable asset management practices and lead continuous improvement across maintenance processes. Your work will ensure that the site transitions smoothly into full‑scale manufacturing while building a strong, future‑proof maintenance foundation.

You will be part of the broader Leiden maintenance organization (~80 FTE), while maintaining a dedicated focus on supporting the Sassenheim site, a site that is going into actual manufacturing soon. Here you will take ownership of improving system and equipment reliability, actively identifying opportunities and implementing impactful improvements that enhance performance and reduce risk.

Working with state‑of‑the‑art biotech manufacturing and utility systems, you will apply your expertise in reliability engineering and asset management to create lasting value. This is a unique opportunity to go beyond day‑to‑day operations and truly shape how maintenance is executed in a growing and evolving environment.

Essential

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Lead the continuous improvement and optimization of existing Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies for critical assets

Drive the further development and effectiveness of Sustainable Asset Management Teams

Align asset criticality and maintenance strategies with business, operational, and regulatory requirements

Ensure technical knowledge and asset documentation are structured, owned and continuously improved

Define, maintain, and continuously improve maintenance strategies for assigned assets

Lead and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure sustainable solutions are implemented and embedded

Review, optimize and update Preventive Maintenance Plans (PMPs) and Maintenance Execution Plans (MEPs) based on RCM outcomes and performance data

Monitor asset performance using maintenance KPIs and data analysis, and translate insights into improvement actions

Collaborate with BSO and Reliability Engineering stakeholders (e.g. asset teams) to align and improve reliability performance

Drive implementation and adherence to company standards related to reliability and asset management

Ensure reliability and maintainability requirements are incorporated into the design and modification of assets (e.g. via Change Control processes)

Provide expert guidance on maintenance processes, reliability principles, and decision‑making; elevate critical reliability risks where needed

Monitor adherence to maintenance procedures and act on deviations to ensure compliance and performance

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical subjects (HBO) or a post‑secondary vocational (MBO‑4) education in Engineering and Technical subjects

Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset

Ability to translate data into actionable maintenance improvements

Effective stakeholder management across functions and levels

Structured, proactive and improvement‑driven way of working

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer proficiency (e.g. MS Office, CMMS)

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is
€44,700.00 - €70,840.00

Benefits
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location, vacation days, parental leave (minimum 12 weeks), bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and in some locations eligible dependents can participate in several insurance plans.

(This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.)

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