Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

JobDescriptionSummary
TheReliabilityEngineer reporting to theEngineeringManager will work to drive out top losses on a 24-hour cycle.

The position uses continuous improvement tools, leadership skills, and is responsible for fostering a team environment.

Thereliabilityengineer is responsible for eliminating maintenance and breakdown related losses, building capability in Operating Teams and Equipment Owners to deliver overall line performance.

This position is located in our Kiel, WI manufacturing facility.

JobResponsibilities:


* Drive standard practices around preventative and predictive maintenance process.


* Work with the maintenance and engineering team to develop and implement viable solutions to prevent reoccurring equipment breakdowns.


* Maintain a high level of effectiveness around CMMS and spare parts availability, ensuring equipment maintenance strategies andreliabilitystandards are in place for theKiel, WI facilities.


* Drive reduction in unplanned down time, discovery work and repeat events (incidents and near miss) therefore reducing overall life cycle cost and increasing operating profit.


* Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations including capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance issues.


* Define and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for measuring progress pertaining to equipment or processreliability.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:


* BS/BA degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering orequivalent combination of education and experience.


* Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, developing, leading, and executing proven maintenancereliabilityprograms,key contributor inmaintenance budgeting processes, and frontline maintenance leadership.

Prior experience in a food and/or chemical continuous processing plant preferred.


* Ability to develop strategic partnerships across the company and with third party contractors to increase overallreliability.


* Strong understanding of industrial, mechanical and electrical technologies.


* Proficient with CMMS and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PP.


* Thorough mechanicaland solid food manufacturing and equipmentknowledge.


* Knowledge of Regulatory Agencies and followingquality guidelines (GMP's HACCP, etc.).

Competencies Skills Required:


* Must be able to work with others in such a manner to promote positive outcomes and attitudes among fellow employees.


* The desire to make a meaningful difference.

Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently.


* Strong analytical, leadership, and communication (both written and verbal) skills, Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook


* Strong technical problem-solving skills, critical thinking and proven project management experience with coordination of ...