Reliability Specialist

Advanced Filtration Systems Inc.• Champaign, IL, US, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and conducts reliability testing activities for industrial processes, materials, and products to support production and new product introduction objectives.

Requirements

2-year degree or certificate from college or technical school; or 2 to 4 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; speak effectively before groups of employees; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, partners, and customers.
Able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Able to interact well within and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to qualified candidates with current ASQ certifications.

Responsibilities

Responsible for reliability testing and reliability testing equipment to support production verification and new product validation objectives.
Develops, revises, and executes a testing schedule to complete testing objectives.
Using standard tests, evaluates materials and processes for compliance with established requirements.
Proactively assesses and maintains equipment for standard testing.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods to evaluate trends and nonconformances in reliability test results.
Documents and reports data consistent with company policies and procedures.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications for documenting and reporting reliability testing data. Must gain proficiency in additional applications for specific job functions.
Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and recommends process improvements to plant leadership.
Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
Escalates equipment, quality, and safety issues to Shift Supervisors and other AFSI personnel as appropriate.
Works in a safe manner and is mindful of the safety of others, following all safety policies and procedures. Reports any accidents and potentially unsafe situations immediately to appropriate supervisor and/or other leaders.
Supports other department objectives as needed.
Other duties as assigned.