Reliability Engineer

Amarx Search, Inc. - amarx.com

Direct Hire - Full Time position in Lafayette, IN - Position ID: 2593

An excellent position with a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions and architectural products for transportation, aerospace, industrial, and building markets

* Reliability Engineer *

Please apply ONLY if you a BSEE, BSME or BSIE

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

We can ONLY consider your application if you have:
1: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or higher)
2: 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
3: Experience overseeing maintenance technicians and operators for projects and shut downs
4: Willing to work off-shift when needed

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to join an Extrusions Business Unit.
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This position will implement the predictive maintenance strategy across the company's manufacturing processes with strong ties to the use of the latest technologies and equipment.
Lead role for driving continual improvement and reliability as well as excellence in existing and future manufacturing systems.
The incumbent will also serve as a key resource for location growth in automation and integration with enterprise systems.

DESIRED (not required) SKILLS:

:: Up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art industrial automation technology, i.e. MET, EECT, Robotics, including integration work
:: Experience in implementing reliability-focused strategy
:: Experienced at blueprint and schematic reading and interpretations
:: Experience with data-driven equipment performance monitoring.
:: Reliability Certifications (CRE, ASQ, SMRP, Life Cycle Institute Programs, etc.)
:: Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance-planning processes (incl. FMEA, Control Plan)
:: Ability to implement and drive changes to the plant reliability program.
:: Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical and electrical drawings
:: A deep knowledge of industrial equipment (forging, robotics, and CNC equipment are a plus), process controls, maintenance planning systems, condition-based monitoring, and TPM.
:: Experience with analytics and predictive technologies for preferred candidates
:: An understanding of equipment maintenance actions within the reliability framework from a data perspective
:: Strong analytic problem solving by developing and using structured approaches to identify root causes and recommend resolutions
:: Project Management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines
:: Good verbal and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

== Work with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and sustainable production output by utilizing Preventive and Predictive maintenance tools and technologies as well as analyzing equipment failures
== Evaluate existing manufacturing systems and executes actions to drive safety, productivity, quality, and cost improvements
== Plan and coordinate events for projects and large Preventive Maintenance events
== Provide hands-on technical support / trouble shooting to solve problems of root cause
== Read and understand process sheets and blueprints
== Develop and maintain maintenance documents such as FMEA, Control Plan, standardized downtime reporting and multilevel equipment structure used for all these plus cost reporting. Develop documentation such as Std PM, PdM Plans, etc.
== The primary purpose of this position is to assist in developing and executing maintenance strategies which strive towards predictive approaches to improve equipment health via Smart Manufacturing.
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== This person will be responsible for:
Thermography
Structural NDE (VT, MT, UT)
Vibration analysis and motor alignment
Ultrasonic leak detection
Oil analysis
Hydraulic circuits and troubleshooting
Support equipment OEE targets
Front line problem solving and FMEA
Ability to identify and prioritize return seeking projects that reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance touch time
Coordinate and schedule equipment maintenance plans along with production and maintenance planning
Minimize the risk of disruptions caused by systems malfunctions
Identify potential downtime issues through testing and FMEA; develop solutions and execute to completion
Identify potential energy savings through cost/feasibility analysis.

Please send resume to - Amarx Search, Inc. - amarx.com