Equipment Reliability Engineer

The Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for proactive identification, management, and improvement of equipment/asset lifecycles through the use of data-driven analysis of machine operation and associated failure modes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical support and leadership in the area of equipment reliability improvement. Lead equipment reliability excellence initiatives. Generate and deploy equipment reliability projects to improve overall equipment uptime and effectiveness. Track production losses and abnormally high maintenance costs to prioritize and eliminate frequently failing assets. Participate in the Management of Change process as it relates to design, specification, and commissioning of new and/or modified equipment to ensure it is maintainable and reliable from day one. Lead investigations into equipment failures to identify underlying causes and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence. Work closely with Maintenance teams to develop and refine Preventive (PM) and Predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies using predictive tools like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic, and oil analysis. Work will technical and operations staff to identify and mitigate recurring equipment breakdown issues through analysis and development of strategies to prevent failure. Maximize production equipment effectiveness, including: Safety for employees operating equipment. Maximizing equipment availability and uptime. Readiness to support strategic business growth. Collaborate regularly with Automation, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance personnel to resolve both short and long term issues. Identify, implement, and/or support continuous improvement (CI) projects/efforts throughout the facility.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelors degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, or related field preferred). At least five (5) years of manufacturing/engineering/maintenance experience. Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred. Strong data analysis skills and knowledge of statistical tools. Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated collaborative interpersonal interactions. Excellent skills in coordinating efforts of diverse personnel. Exhibits energy and positive attitude to facilitate change (ie. Change Agent). Well organized and disciplined in prioritization of responsibilities. Knowledge and consistent use of Lean tools (ie. 6S, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, etc…). Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and excellent problem-solving skills and tools utilization (ie. RCA, FMEA, 5-Why, etc…). Demonstrate self-assured decision making and critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment. Ability to provide critical feedback, translating complex topics into simplified steps with a focus on facilitation and presentation.

Work Environment:

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion. Performs jobs under varying conditions (Dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.). Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (Shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required). Required to enter walled containment areas and access roofs on an infrequent but as needed basis which will at times require working in areas that are uncomfortably hot or cold.