Reliability Engineer

Guidant Global; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Join a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence! Our client is seeking a seasoned Reliability Engineer to play a pivotal role in crafting Reliability Programme Plans that meet the stringent standards of Def Stan 00-40. If you're passionate about reliability engineering and eager to contribute to high-impact projects, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct system and sub-system reliability activities in support of the agreed Reliability Programme Plan and the needs of the Reliability Case, during all life-cycle phases including, but not limited to:
2. Deriving appropriate reliability requirements.
3. Preparing reliability and maintainability predictions.
4. Producing FMECAs, tailored to meet specific project needs.
5. Creating and managing critical items lists.
6. Planning and supporting reliability tests, including analysing results and utilising test evidence from non-reliability sources.
7. Supporting internal and external project Reliability Panels and Committees.
8. With the support of the systems teams, and in line with the agreed Reliability Programme Plan, ensuring that the reliability requirements have been met.

Note - most of the reliability activities will be focused on complex electronic systems.

Security Clearance:

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bristol, at one of their state-of-the-art sites that plays a crucial role in missile operations. The location boasts excellent transportation links, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and a variety of social, charitable, and sporting activities.