Job Description Summary
The Lead Reliability Engineer plays a key role in implementing Reliability strategy at the Huntsville Site. This role reports to the Facilities Engineering Manager in a new PSM-covered plant and will facilitate RCM studies to develop and implement asset strategies to increase equipment availability and drive OEE improvement. The Lead Reliability Engineer will support production, maintenance, and capital projects while acting as a partner and champion for Reliability processes.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Use failure modes and equipment history to define asset strategies
- Support maintenance and reliability specialists in implementation and execution of asset strategies
- Collect and analyze reliability data, maintenance costs, and failure data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Lead and/or Participate on RCFA investigations and FMEA teams
- Provide troubleshooting and assistance for unusual or persistent problems
- Effectively communicate to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams regarding reliability strategies, plant strategies/performance measures and asset objectives/goals
- Work with Capital Project Engineering to define specifications and reliability/maintainability standards for new equipment
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing site
Desired Characteristics
- Practical knowledge of reliability processes (RCM, RCFA, FMEA) and predictive technologies (ultrasound, vibration analysis, thermography)
- Ability and willingness to work off shift, as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
- Experience with CMMS and Maintenance processes
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with personnel from diverse backgrounds at all levels of the organization.
- CMRP or CRL Certification
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes