Reliability Engineer

International Flavors and Fragrances; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Vacation

Bonus plan

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) seeks a Reliability Engineer for our New Century Kansas manufacturing team to ensure safe, reliable operation and support capex installations. You will apply maintenance best practices, develop preventive programs, and collaborate across functions to drive reliability and cost improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, and familiarity with RCFA, PSM, mechanical integrity, and SAP-PM.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment.

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 trouble shooting 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.

Skills

RCFA

Process Safety Management

Mechanical Integrity

Quality Assurance

Six Sigma familiarity

SAP-PM

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Laser alignment

Infrared thermography

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP-PM

Vibration analysis tools

Oil analysis equipment

Laser alignment tools

Infrared thermography equipment

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 trouble shooting 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.

Job Requirements

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

About IFF

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer for disabled and protected Veterans

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more