Rafael Crespo
Site Head of Global Facilities, Engineering & Technology Boehringer Ingelheim
Rafael Perez Crespo is a global engineering leader with over 17 years of experience across the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. He brings a strong track record in quality systems and manufacturing engineering, with deep expertise in driving compliance and operational excellence.
Rafael has led external audits with regulatory bodies including the FDA and TÜV, and is recognised for his results-oriented approach. As a leader, he builds strong relationships with his teams, fostering a collaborative environment that drives high performance and shared commitment to success.
Seminars
Thursday 12th November 2026
Discover: Predictive Maintenance in Regulated Manufacturing, Deciding Where it is Safe, Valuable, or Dangerous
2:10 pm
- Examine where preventive maintenance still dominates GMP environments and why extending intervals often fails
- Map process, utilities, and equipment signals (SCADA, BMS, CMMS, historians) to identify realistic candidates for predictive approaches
- Produce a Predictive Maintenance Suitability Matrix defining:
- Where predictive methods add value
- Where they should be avoided
- Where hybrid models are appropriate
