Reliability Engineer 3

Safran; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-technology group is seeking a Reliability Engineer 3 to oversee testing processes and contribute to engineering solutions in Gainesville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in reliability engineering. Strong communication and analytical skills are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering.
• Experience with reliability testing and analysis techniques.
• Ability to work in a team setting and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Check maturity test plans and test reports.
• Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST).
• Build reliability prediction models and perform RMA analysis.
• Contribute to engineering solutions for failures.

Skills

Mechanical Systems understanding

Electrical Systems understanding

Data analysis techniques

English communication

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD systems (Pro-Engineer, CATIA)

Job description

Overview

Architecture and systems engineering - RAMS (reliability availability maintainability safety)

Job title

Reliability Engineer 3

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Full-time

As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

Responsibilities

• Check maturity test plans and test reports for technical accuracy
• Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST)
• Assess completed test results for acceptability
• Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment
• Perform MTBF, MTBUR and FMEA calculations
• Define test methods on new and novel design based on expected failure modes
• Define lifecycle acceptance criteria for seat components and mechanisms
• Assess existing reliability test methodologies, procedures and specifications
• DoE to develop test plan methods and setups to ensure product robustness and performance
• Replicate product malfunctions under control conditions for failure diagnosis
• Oversee Accelerated Stress Testing (AST) [duplicate avoided in final content]
• Build reliability prediction models to evaluate product functionality
• Perform statistics and probability analysis for Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA)
• Anticipate reliability related risks for Risk Assessment
• Contribute to developing engineering solutions to failures observed during the life cycle of seats and seat components
• Work with other engineering and management groups (e.g. Design Engineering, Certification Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Fabrication, Operations, and Field representatives)
• Provide feedback to new product development and design engineering
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related engineering degree; or minimum of 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree

Work Experience - Technical knowledge

• 5 years of experience in reliability engineering or related experience

Professional Skills

• Basic understanding of Mechanical Systems
• Basic understanding of electrical systems
• Knowledge of CAD systems (Pro-Engineer and CATIA) preferred
• Knowledge of Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA) is preferred
• Basic knowledge of data analysis techniques including:
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
• Design of Experiment (DoE)
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Must be able to generate written communication and operate required office equipment
• Ability to read and review written communication
• English language communication skills (clear and distinct)

Behavioral Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Adaptability
• Decision Making
• Attention to Detail

Desirable Aspects

• Prior experience with Reliability calculation such as FMEA, MTBF, MTBUR, FEA
• Prior experience with reliability testing and Root cause and corrective Action analysis; Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) preferred
• Mean Time to Failure Analysis (MTTF) preferred
• Statistical Analysis (Weibull, Binomial, Poisson, etc.) preferred

Additional information

Based on market data.

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position

Yes

General information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is ranked 2nd in TIME magazine's World's best companies 2024. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.