Reliability Engineer
Summary
Ensures safe and efficient operation of manufacturing products and systems by investigating failures and implementing solutions. Collaborates with Engineering and Quality teams to develop preventative maintenance programs, analyze performance data, and conduct reliability testing to maximize equipment uptime.
Reliability Engineer
Job Description
Department: Manufacturing
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Reports To: Quality Manager
Location: Houston, TX (Channelview / East Houston)
Amount of Travel Required: 30%
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Positions Supervised: N/A
AIP Level: 6
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Reliability Engineer ensures products, systems, and processes operate safely, efficiently, and reliably throughout their lifecycle. This role identifies potential issues, investigates failures, and implements solutions to improve performance and reduce downtime.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining work instructions, checklists, inspection and test plans, and other quality documents. The Reliability Engineer uses data analysis and risk assessment to improve reliability, support preventive maintenance programs, and maximize equipment uptime.
This role works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure reliability and performance standards are met from design through production and end use.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")
- Design and implement Inspection Test Plans (ITP’s), Work Instructions, to sustain the Quality Management System.
- Design and implement reliability testing and monitoring procedures.
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs, supporting the re powering manager.
- Analyze product performance (Internal and External) data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Conduct reliability analysis and risk assessments.
- Provide training to team members and other departments on reliability practices, tools, and methodologies to raise awareness and foster a culture of reliability across the organization.
- Identify opportunities for system upgrades or modifications to improve reliability, working with engineering teams to implement changes that enhance product longevity and performance.
- Perform internal and supplier audits, providing recommendations for continual improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.