Continuous Improvement Engineer, Global Search Network, US

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Reliability Engineer

Job Summary: This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance, efficiency, and dependability of products, systems and processes within an organization. In essence, a Continuous Improvement Reliability Engineer is a proactive problem-solver focused on optimizing the performance and lifespan of assets and processes, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Loss Elimination: Identifying and addressing production losses or high maintenance cost assets to reduce their impact.

Risk Management: Managing risks to environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production. This involves utilizing tools like FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).

Life Cycle Asset Management: Ensuring reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations throughout their lifecycle. This includes participation in design reviews, development of installation specifications and commissioning plans.

Proactive Maintenance Strategies: Developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventive maintenance, to minimize downtime and prevent failures.

Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Analyzing performance data, identifying trends, and conducting root cause analyses to determine the underlying cause of problems and develop solutions.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives, potentially using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Value Stream Mapping.

Collaboration & Training: Collaborating with various teams (design, maintenance, production) to implement reliability principles and train staff on new procedures or systems.

Specific duties include:

Analyzing equipment failure data and conducting root cause analysis.

Develop and implement maintenance and equipment monitoring procedures,

Identify new technologies for reliability improvement

Develop training programs

Collaboration with other departments to integrate reliability and implementing quality assurance programs are also key.

Utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodology, establishing metrics, and standardizing parts are part of their responsibilities.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Strong Analytical and problem-solving abilities, technical aptitude, and understanding of engineering principles.

Minimum of 5 years of related experience of manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of 5 years in Mechanical or Electrical experience with mechanical or electrical reliability experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred in Industrial engineering plus plant maintenance operations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Able to collaborate and manage projects.

Proficiency in data management, statistical analysis, and knowledge of reliability tools like FMEA and RCA are necessary.

Familiarity with CMMS software like SAP or Maximo is needed.

Must have a continuous improvement mindset and Lead Six Sigma certification is beneficial.

Able to work effectively in a team environment or independently, as required.

Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.

Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug and background screen.