Reliability Engineer

Summary

As a member of the maintenance improvement program reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Reliability Engineer performs functions to implement a preventive/predictive maintenance program which will maximize site equipment reliability and develop strategies and methods that improve site preventive/predictive maintenance.

What You'll Do

• Population of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by:
  • Identifying all equipment and creating equipment identification lists and assigning respective numbers to each piece of equipment
  • Creating bill of materials for all equipment
  • Writing preventive maintenance procedures and frequencies based on vendor recommendations, professional experience, and best available practice
  • Drawing updates for fabricated parts
• Works and collaborates with various departments to develop and maintain specific targets, strategies and tactics to maximize equipment availability to drive asset productivity improvement by:
  • Reviewing preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and modifying accordingly
  • Reviewing existing data to investigate equipment trends
  • Identifying failure modes and writing preventive procedures
  • Implementing predictive maintenance (PdM) technology
  • Writing work process improvements
  • Setting up reliability based metrics while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agency and company requirements
  • Designing and developing new and unique repair methods and procedures
• Work closely with maintenance and/or production personnel to resolve chronic equipment related issues by appropriately using reliability tools such as:
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
  • Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Predictive technologies such as thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and acoustic monitoring

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software)
• Experience with a computer maintenance management system (CMMS), such as MP2 or similar system
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence about follow-up
• Strong desire to learn
• Well organized with the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to lead and be a part of cross-functional teams
• Knowledgeable of root cause and fault tree analysis techniques
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage the flow of all required information and documentation
• Ability to deliver sustainable and superior results

Education/Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering preferred (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical)
• 3 or more years experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment

What You'll Receive

• Pay scale: $90k to $110k (placement depends on factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity)
• Eligibility to participate in a bonus plan
• Competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Day-one health coverage: medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid time off: vacation and company holidays
• 401(k) with 6% match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Parental leave, wellness programs