Reliability Engineer

IFF; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Vacation

Holiday

Bonus plan

Job summary

IFF is actively seeking a Reliability Engineer to join their manufacturing team in New Century, Kansas. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and continued operation of the facility while supporting various capital project installations.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of manufacturing experience, and proficiencies in reliability and maintenance practices. A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a bonus plan is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong scientific approach to solving problems.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes maintenance and reliability best practices to improve production performance.
• Develops and optimizes preventive maintenance programs.
• Provides technical support in reliability issues.

Skills

Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance

Data-based decision making

Strong interpersonal skills

Maintenance principles

Six Sigma familiarity

SAP-PM knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vibration analysis tools

Oil analysis tools

Laser alignment tools

Infrared thermography tools

Job description

Job Summary

IFF is seeking a driven, enthusiastic, innovative professional to join our New Century Kansas manufacturing team in the role of Reliability Engineer. The Reliability Engineer ensures safe continued operation of the facility and supports capital project installations.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes maintenance and reliability best practices and equipment to improve site production performance
• Develops, analyzes, and optimizes preventive maintenance program in order to accomplish ongoing improvements in plant reliability and maintenance costs
• Network with area, site and corporate Reliability resources to leverage learnings.
• Support Corporate, Site and Area Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) initiatives, including serving as the site element leader for MIQA.
• Participate as part of a team to upgrade equipment and processes by implementing modifications ranging from incremental daily improvements to technology game changes.
• Develops Reliability strategies with a view of process safety, yields, capacity and OEE performance.
• Provide technical support in reliability issues and assist in troubleshooting plant process or equipment issues.
• Support capital projects equipment specification.
• Provide training for mechanics to broaden their skills and abilities
• Interact with all layers of the organization to accomplish business improvements.
• Support the collection and tracking of area M&R costs and document cost of failures.
• Analyze data for proactive action and establishment of reliability programs.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA – TapRoot capability if possible)
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Expertise and understanding of Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance PSM elements maintained as part of OSHA 1910.120
• Familiarity with Industry and Corporate Codes
• Comfortable working in a team environment; high degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong scientific approach to solving problems; makes data-based decisions.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a "hands-on" attitude.
• Basic understanding of reliability and maintenance principles.
• Six Sigma familiarity and/or certification
• Working knowledge of SAP-PM
• Certifications and experience utilizing reliability tools like vibration analysis, oil analysis, laser alignment, infrared thermography. Experience working with pressure vessels, alarm/interlock checks, boilers, high speed rotating equipment, hydraulic equipment, and pressure relief devices

Benefits

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holiday, and a bonus plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer for disabled and protected Veterans. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.