Staff Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability
About The Position
Originates and develops analysis methods to determine reliability of components, equipment, and processes. Acquires and analyzes data. Prepares diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports to define reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements. Conducts an analysis of reliability issues and investigates to determine the required reliability approach for the situation, with consideration given to the cost limitations for equipment uptime/downtime, repair/replacement costs and weight, size, and availability of materials/equipment. Determines cost advantages of alternatives and develops action plans that comply with internal/external customer demands for reliability processes/equipment to avoid failures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required in an engineering discipline.
- 5+ years applicable experience in engineering, operations, consulting, or quality management.
- People and project leader. Experience in building and leading teams with a foundation of expertise, organization, and drive.
- Strong background in reliability.
- Proven and effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- ASQ certification in reliability (CRE) preferred.
- Prefer background in robust design techniques, design of experiments, and quality problem solving methods such as six sigma.
- Mechanical/electrical design proficiency.
- Project management experience desired.
- Automation experience to include robotics.
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate new and existing processes, operations and support systems for adaptation to manufacture Kohler products.
- Works under general direction of Reliability Engineer, or under general administrative instruction in performing detailed reliability studies and calculations of component/system reliabilities.
- Initiate, develop and implement continuous improvement projects in support of plant KOS initiatives.
- Plans and performs engineering research, design development, or manufacturing/process engineering assignments, including responsibility for major subsections of complex projects using general engineering practices influenced by the general theme of reliability principles.
- Considers impact of costs on recommended action plans for avoiding/correcting problems during the design phase or remedial action for correcting reliability problems on installed equipment; performs root cause failure analysis to help prevent failures.
- Provide engineering support relative to new product and process implementation.
- Staff Engineer, Reliability continually monitor existing manufacturing operations and systems to assure that the company is employing the most efficient method available today.
- Trained on all applicable SOPs, LOPs, policies, and procedures. Follows company safety and health guidelines and other company policies.
- Assist in the management of predictive technologies (ultrasound, lubrication, infrared, etc.)
- Performs other work as assigned
Benefits
- Day 1 benefits
- Performance bonus/variable incentive compensation
- Competitive total rewards package
- Access to career growth and development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Strong culture of innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
