Lead Supplier Reliability Engineer

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is seeking a Supplier Development Reliability Engineer to drive equipment and process reliability improvements across internal and supplier projects. You will design, improve, and develop next-generation equipment, tooling, and processes in support of Silfex business needs.

The role focuses on uptime, repeat failure reduction, maintainability, and cost of ownership, collaborating with machinists, engineers, project managers, and suppliers to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline with a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience, specifically in manufacturing processes, machine design, reliability engineering, and/or machine shop practices.
• 10+ years of experience with custom machine, automation, manufacturing equipment, or reliability-focused engineering support.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing principles, tolerancing, and real-world manufacturing constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems and develop proactive solutions.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and committed to high standards of quality and accountability.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, motion control systems, CNC equipment, automation, or complex manufacturing equipment.
• High-level knowledge of CAM software and experience with programming or interacting with CNC controllers.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and manage project budgets.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of process control plans, SPC, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma concepts.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering methods, including FMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA, MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, failure trend analysis, and risk-based prioritization.
• Ability to travel up to 10% both domestic and international.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to production personnel, top management, and public groups.
• Ability to utilize computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, internet software, email, manufacturing software, and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Use reliability tools such as FMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA, risk assessments, and failure trend analysis to identify and reduce risk.
• Develop and support reliability strategies for critical equipment and processes, including preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, spare parts strategy, condition monitoring, and reliability-centered maintenance activities.
• Track and analyze reliability metrics such as downtime, failure frequency, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, suppliers, and technicians to improve equipment uptime and reduce firefighting.
• Review new equipment, tooling, automation, and process designs for reliability, maintainability, serviceability, safety, and long-term cost.
• Lead full machine development cycles from concept to commissioning.
• Interface with customers and internal teams to develop project requirements and deliver practical solutions.
• Lead root cause analysis on repeat or significant equipment or supplier-related failures; drive corrective actions.

Skills

Hands-on machining

Reliability engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Maintenance optimization

Design for manufacturing

Quality improvement

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is seeking a Supplier Development Reliability Engineer to drive equipment and process reliability improvements across internal and supplier projects. You will design, improve, and develop next-generation equipment, tooling, and processes in support of Silfex business needs.

The role focuses on uptime, repeat failure reduction, maintainability, and cost of ownership, collaborating with machinists, engineers, project managers, and suppliers to deliver reliable