Reliability Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus on first paycheck

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Reliability Engineer for a leading disposable food packaging product manufacturer in Leola, PA. You will apply engineering knowledge to develop, measure, and implement reliability plans for manufacturing components and processes.

Responsibilities include leading RCA/RCM studies, developing maintenance strategies, and collaborating with production to improve equipment performance, quality and safety. Travel and relocation support may be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 3 years of experience OR Associate’s degree with 9 years of related experience.
• Experience applying PM, RCA, FMEA, and RCM programs.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, production processes, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Meet KPI targets for safety, quality, production, efficiency and service.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for reliability across facilities.
• Lead RCA, FMEA and RCM studies to optimize maintenance plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment and processes.
• Utilize data analysis to monitor performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

RCM

CMMS

Six Sigma Black Belt

Lean Master

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree + 9 years experience

Tools

CMMS

Process analysis software

Job description

Mid-Level Compensation: $100,000-$130,000

Senior-Level Compensation: $110,000-$160,000

Relocation Assistance: Yes, sign on bonus on first check

Our client, a leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, is seeking a Reliability Engineer to joint their team in Leola, PA.

Summary

Apply engineering knowledge and skills for moderately complex engineering projects focused on developing, measuring, analyzing, and implementing plans and procedures which ensure reliability of manufacturing components, equipment, and processes.

• Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements.
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Manage, prioritize and complete projects or programs of moderate size, scope, and duration
• Coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or or drafters
• Develop, implement, and maintain a life cycle asset management process for components, equipment, and processes at all facilities
• Assemble relevant data, a cross-functional review team and facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance studies in order to develop Maintenance Strategies for the selected systems.
• Utilize failure mode and effects analysis and risk analysis techniques to develop the most cost-effective maintenance strategies for all system components.
• Monitor performance of all equipment systems to determine the effectiveness of the Maintenance Strategies. Upgrade preventive, predictive programs as indicated by performance data
• Investigate root-cause for repetitive damage and failure rates, and investigate costs that do not meet or follow the maintenance plans
• Lead change in equipment risk management and reliability processes
• Review and analyze engineering designs, and propose design modifications to achieve reliability and efficiency
• Evaluate, recommend, and acquire tools for use, including process analysis software, and other physical tools and resources specific to reliability and maintenance improvement
• Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutions
• Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products
• Create test parameters and participate in the testing and implementation of engineering solutions
• Establish continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved
• Lead teams by skillfully managing group discussion, problem solving, and decision making
• Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities Requires one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience, OR
• Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of related engineering experience
• Experience applying Preventative Maintenance programs (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments
• Strong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues
• Certification in 6-Sigma Black Belt or Lean Master in manufacturing, preferred
• Experience in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper printing and/or paper converting processes, preferred
• Maintenance Reliability Professional Certification (CMRP), preferred
• Certifications in Predictive Maintenance Technologies, preferred
• Experience using Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferred

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements

• Work is split between an office environment, production facility, and/or warehouse depending on the project
• Exposure to extreme heat, loud noise, dirt, dust, odors, and fumes is probable
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in required areas
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport
• Requires a valid driver’s license and favorable motor vehicle report upon hire