Reliability Engineer IV

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a reliability engineer to predict failures and improve product reliability. You will analyze designs, materials, and processes, and develop reliability strategies across development and production. Prototyping and testing reliability data will guide design changes.

The role requires strong analytical skills, leadership, and autonomy in decision making. DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification and cloud certification are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Requires a strong background in reliability engineering and data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to develop and implement reliability solutions autonomously.
• Expertise in modeling, failure modes, and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Experience interpreting test data and optimizing reliability models.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification and at least one cloud certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate products and processes to predict failures and improve reliability.
• Review designs and specifications to suggest reliability improvements.
• Create prototypes and test reliability data for analysis.
• Interpret results and recommend design changes.
• Monitor equipment diagnostics to prevent downtime and failures.
• Document findings and perform root-cause analysis.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Autonomy in decisions

Analytical skills

Problem solving & leadership

Reliability modeling

Failure mode analysis

Predictive maintenance

Cloud certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience

Master’s degree with 6 years of experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and analyze products, components, materials, and equipment to predict failures and improve reliability
• Review product designs, material specifications, and manufacturing processes to assess dependability and recommend improvements
• Create prototypes and conduct product tests to gather and analyze reliability data
• Interpret test results using statistical distributions and reliability models to recommend design changes
• Recommend modifications to product designs, manufacturing processes, and quality controls to enhance reliability
• Monitor production equipment diagnostics and review maintenance records to predict and prevent downtime
• Document findings, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain product and equipment reliability
• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to design and implement process and product improvements
• Determine maintenance requirements and schedules for products and equipment
• Review subcontractors’ proposals for reliability programs and provide evaluations for decision-making
• Assess engineering specifications and drawings, proposing design modifications to improve reliability while meeting cost and performance targets
• Observe testing at supplier, plant, or field locations to evaluate reliability factors, including causes of unit failures
• Monitor failure data generated by customer usage to determine potential requirements for product improvements
• Provide technical support to operational strategies that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
• Identify and escalation opportunities for growth within the work area to leadership
• Participate in growth initiatives as requested
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to customer satisfaction
• Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meeting and Storytime (with camera on)
• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program
• Execute all contract requirements in accordance with contract-specific LCAT and requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience
• Recognized as an emerging authority in reliability engineering with expertise in solving complex technical challenges
• Ability to develop and implement reliability solutions while exercising significant autonomy in decision-making
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data, conducting root cause analysis, and optimizing reliability models
• Effective problem‑solving and leadership skills to drive reliability initiatives and process improvements
• Proficiency in reliability modeling, failure mode analysis, and predictive maintenance methodologies
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification
• At least one cloud certification