Reliability Engineer
Job Description
Department: Manufacturing
FLSA Status: Salary-Exempt
Reports To: Quality Manager
Location: Houston, TX (Channelview/East Houston)
Amount of Travel Required: 30%
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Positions Supervised: N/A
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring the longevity and dependability of products, systems, or processes by identifying potential issues, analyzing failure modes, and implementing solutions to enhance performance and minimize downtime. The primary goal of a Reliability Engineer is to ensure that products meet both safety and performance standards throughout their lifecycle, from design through production to end use. They will develop the necessary work instructions, checklists, and other quality documents, including, but not limited to, inspection test plans. They use data driven methods, risk assessments, and industry best practices to optimize system reliability, perform root cause analysis, and establish maintenance schedules to maximize asset uptime. This role typically involves collaboration with cross functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and maintenance departments, to ensure reliability is integrated into all phases of the product lifecycle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may")
Design and implement Inspection Test Plans (ITP’s), Work Instructions, to sustain the Quality Management System.
Design and implement reliability testing and monitoring procedures.
Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs, supporting the re powering manager.
Analyze product performance (Internal and External) data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Conduct reliability analysis and risk assessments.
Provide training to team members and other departments on reliability practices, tools, and methodologies to raise awareness and foster a culture of reliability across the organization.
Identify opportunities for system upgrades or modifications to improve reliability, working with engineering teams to implement changes that enhance product longevity and performance.
Perform internal and supplier audits, providing recommendations for continual improvement.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
Successfully passes all applicable general pre employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre employment drug screening, pre employment fit tests, pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s).
Daily in person, predictable attendance.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required. Most employment is contingent upon meeting company driving standards, including 3 year U.S. driving history and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) in accordance with Company policy.
Proficiency in spoken English language.
Ability to travel based on business needs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, AND ABILITIES
Communicate technical information clearly within the team, across departments, and with suppliers and clients.
Work effectively within a team concept to successfully complete assigned tasks.
Accept leadership instructions and interact positively with other employees in assigned work groups.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Skilled in data driven reliability methods and industry best practices for risk assessment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach, and squat or kneel on a daily basis. They are frequently required to visit jobsites where the work environment may include exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio levels up to 85 dB, inclement weather, and extreme hot and cold temperatures. Due to these conditions, employees are required to wear company mandated and company issued Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including fire retardant coveralls, safety hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection, and safety gloves, and must strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures. When not traveling on job assignments, employees work in a warehouse or shop environment where they may be exposed to common hazards such as physical strain, moving machinery, loading and unloading activities, falling objects, and slip, trip, and fall risks. Employees are regularly required to lift heavy objects and must be able to independently lift up to 49 lbs. and lift 50–100 lbs. with a team assist.
Work hours may include or includes early morning, late evenings, and weekends, depending on business necessity.
The Company is committed to the cause of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, thus abiding by all applicable state and federal laws. Our practices regarding employment, job promotion, compensation, training, and termination do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran's status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. It is expected that all employees, both management and staff, will fully support these nondiscriminatory policies.
- All field and shop employees and potential employees performing or assuming roles that require exposure to industrial activities, including, but not limited to, roles in shop or field operations environments, must be able to effectively communicate and comprehend the English language. This provision does not purport to require employees to always speak only English in the workplace or otherwise prevent employees from speaking non English languages, provided that such employees are able to effectively communicate and comprehend English to satisfy the company’s expectations and business objectives.
English comprehension is necessary to ensure employees:
Understand all health and safety communications.
Possess a sufficient level of relevant equipment knowledge.
Comprehend verbal and written communications from the company and other employees.
Comprehend all operational and safety procedures.
Understand alerts and emergency notifications, including Responses to Alerts, Warnings and Emergencies.
Understand the contents of announcements and/or radio communications.
Are able to effectively and independently communicate with customers, supervisors, and colleagues.
Are able to prevent workplace accidents and/or injuries through effective communication.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure essential functions and duties have been included. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
