Reliability Engineer

About the Position

This position is responsible for the development of projects with moderate complexity or working on complex projects in cooperation with more experienced personnel. The incumbent seeks solutions to technical problems, conducts work on assigned tasks and exhibits enough process knowledge to be able to operate on the plant floor.  Responsible for Root Cause Failure Analysis, lubrication management, and plant maintenance.  

Primary Responsibilities

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:   Drive and coach others in the use of known technical solutions to meet product requirements. Possess a good understanding of available technolgy and standards. Consult with experts on appropriate level of technology. Avoid inappropriate risk. Coach others on processes within a functional group. Drive process improvements globally across functions. Collaborate globally and cross-functionally. Communicate and document effectively, following knowledge standards. Improves or enhances product, process, technologies leading to innovation.

PROBLEM SOLVINGCoach others in recognition and identification of problems. Drive new problem solving strategies globally. Use collaboration to solve problems and make decisions between teams, functions, and divisions globally. Drive new tools and methods to solve problems and make decisions. Effectively use internal resources. Collect data and inputs to make quality decisions. Drive and coach others in making decisions. Achieve impactful results and improve process/approaches used by others. Coach other on complex problems. Drive the use of, and coaches others in, new data analysis techniques globally.

PROJECT MANGEMENT:  Use and promote application of project management tools and standards in the execution of projects. Effectively execute steps to initiate project, while driving and coaching others in the process. Deliver project objective through effective project planning. Project may be cross functional, divisional, or global. Develop solutions to project risks. Coach others on project risk management process. Successful execute and implement projects. Drive and coach others. Manage process closeout process, while coaching others. Drive existing and new methods and coach others on project conflict resolution. Proactively manage conflict.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Science/Technology/Engineering/Math.  

• Prefer Mechanical Engineering degree

• 4-6 years experience required.

• Continual learner as evidences by application of knowledge, gained through additional education/experience/training.

• Experience in cross functional assignment or project.

• Participate on cross-functional assignments, projects, and other divisional and planned initiatives for improved self development.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate and instill positive attitudes on peers. Demonstrate ability to plan and lead meetings at work group level. Initiate open dialogue. Offer constructive disagreement. Offer alternative solutions. Provide compelling technical direction and logical conclusions.

• Achive high quality results. Hold self accountable for team performance. Influence others and assume management of assigned sub-projects. Address risk in assembling effective strategies. Drive positive change. Be aware of competitor capabilities. Participate in meetings with outside agencies and customers. Provide meaningful feedback and mentoring.