Reliability Engineering Senior Manager

Talent Wave Associates; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates seeks a senior Reliability Engineering leader to drive qualification and commercialization of new technologies. You will establish reliability systems, mentor a world-class team, and lead DFMEA and qualification programs to ensure robust module reliability in manufacturing and the field.

You will oversee design-change assessment, data-driven testing, and cross-functional risk assessments while collaborating with certification agencies to achieve required module

Qualifications

• MS in engineering or related field; PhD preferred.
• 10 years of experience in engineering with volume manufacturing and process/product improvement.
• 10 years of experience in reliability prediction modeling, reliability physics, and MTBF.
• 8 years of engineering leadership and management in process engineering and/or process development.
• 5 years of experience managing the Quality and/or Reliability function in a global volume manufacturing and product development setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating safe work environments.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Proficient in data mining, data analysis, SPC, lean manufacturing concepts, reliability analysis, and six sigma.
• Excellent interpersonal, managerial, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of systems to assess design and process changes.
• Build reliability modeling infrastructure and analyze material interactions.
• Oversee DFMEA implementation and support product qualification plans.
• Generate actionable insights through testing and data analysis to improve module reliability.
• Own training, use, maintenance, and continuous improvement of DFMEA.
• Foster a world-class safety culture.
• Develop and lead a team for module technology qualification.
• Establish cross-functional FMEA-based risk assessments for new designs.
• Develop and execute qualification processes to limit release risk.
• Develop reliability test methods and validate field assumptions.
• Communicate reliability concerns across functions.
• Collaborate with certification agencies for module certifications.
• Enhance infrastructure for quality, reliability, and material analysis.
• Support global high-volume manufacturing reliability monitoring.
• Drive root-cause analysis of module performance and implement corrective actions.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Reliability Engineering team.

Skills

Data mining

Data analysis

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Reliability analysis

Six Sigma

Interpersonal skills

Management

Team building

Education

MS in engineering or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to lead a team that drives the successful qualification and commercialization of new technologies?

Are you ready to lead a team that drives the successful qualification and commercialization of new technologies?

About the Role

This leadership position is pivotal in ensuring efficient processes and systems are in place for assessing design and process changes. Your work will significantly contribute to the organization's ability to monitor product performance in manufacturing and the field, enhancing overall product reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of systems and activities to assess design and process changes.
• Build reliability modeling infrastructure and develop processes to understand technology and material interactions.
• Manage the implementation and execution of DFMEA and support the development of product qualification plans.
• Generate actionable information through testing and data analysis to improve module reliability.
• Own the training, use, maintenance, and continuous improvement of DFMEA.
• Implement a world-class safety culture and instill a Safety First mentality.
• Develop and lead a team responsible for the qualification of new technologies at the module level.
• Establish cross-functional FMEA-based risk assessments of new designs.
• Develop and execute qualification processes and procedures to limit risk in product release.
• Develop reliability test methods and validate assumptions in the field.
• Communicate process and product reliability concerns cross-functionally.
• Work closely with certification agencies to secure required module certifications.
• Enhance infrastructure for quality, reliability, and material analysis.
• Support global high-volume manufacturing reliability monitoring systems.
• Drive root cause analysis of module performance issues and establish corrective actions.
• Build, lead, motivate, and mentor a highly-talented Reliability Engineering team.

Minimum Requirements

• M.S. in an engineering discipline such as Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields; Ph.D. preferred.
• 10 years of experience in an engineering discipline, including volume manufacturing and process/product improvement.
• 10 years of experience in reliability prediction modeling, reliability physics, and MTBF.
• 8 years of engineering leadership and management experience in process engineering and/or process development.
• 5 years of experience managing the Quality and/or Reliability function in a global volume manufacturing and product development setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating safe work environments.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Proficient in data mining, data analysis, SPC, lean manufacturing concepts, reliability analysis, and six sigma.
• Excellent interpersonal, managerial, organizational, and team-building skills.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Work Environment

• Travel: 5% - 10%

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity?