Reliability Engineer

Hiring Company:

Delicatessen Services Co., LLC

Overview:

Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement, the Reliability Engineer’s responsibility is to originate and develop analysis methods to determine reliability of components, equipment and processes.

Job Description:

Essential Functions

• Acquire and analyze data; prepare diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports to define reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Lead regular plant meetings to inform and lead RACI activity to drive plant results.
• Conduct analysis of reliability problems and investigate to determine the required reliability approach for a particular situation, with consideration given to cost limitations for equipment uptime/downtime, repair/replacement costs and weight, size and availability of materials/equipment.
• Determine cost advantages of alternatives and develop action plans that comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment to avoid failures.
• Gathers and examines basic reliability data from field studies or database and correlates the data for analysis using well-defined techniques, principles and procedures.
• Assist others in root cause failure analysis, Kaizen, PSDM, PDCA, and other problem solving methods in order determine corrective actions and avoid future failures.
• Utilize SPC methods to validate CP / CPK of a process and evaluate with Engineering.
• Works under supervision of other engineers and receives guidance in the use of standard company procedures for use in reliability analysis specific to the product/process.
• Follows company safety and health guidelines and other company policies
• Supports the ongoing development of the Boar’s Head Reliability Process (BHRP), as well as serving as a subject matter expert and trainer
• Performs other work as assigned
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience specifically in reliability process development and implementation.
• Minimum of five years industrial plant experience with the ability to diagnose mechanical, equipment, electrical, and utilities systems problems.
• Must be capable of reading schematics, prints, and drawings.
• Computer proficiency (Intermediate Level in MS Word, MS Excel, and other appropriate MS Office Suite applications) is necessary.
• Experience with Oracle eAM - desired
• Certified Reliability Leader (AMP) or equivalent is a benefit.
• Certified LSS Yellow Belt or above or equivalent knowledge and experience, is a benefit.
• Experience with major control system such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, etc. is a benefit.
• Experience with plant SCADA, monitoring, reporting systems such as Ignition, Factory Talk, etc. is a benefit.
• Experience with Predictive Maintenance Methods – Oil analysis, Thermography, Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Detection
• AutoCAD capability a significant benefit.
• Strong project management, organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.
  
  
  

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effectively, in both written and oral formats, to wide range of audiences.
  
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must be able to read and analyze process data, charts, graphs, and logs.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Standard office conditions as well as manufacturing plan environmental conditions (refrigerated temperatures - under 40 degrees, cooking environment, and some damp conditions).
  
  
  

Location:

New Castle, IN

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Engineering