Job Description SummaryThe 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 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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of reliability experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of Reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing site
Desired Characteristics
- Minimum five years of Reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing site
- Practical knowledge of reliability processes (RCM, RCFA, FMEA) and predictive technologies (ultrasound, vibration analysis, thermography)
- Ability and willingness to work off shift, as required.
- Bachelors 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
- Six Sigma Green Belt 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
Prospective employees at any of our Alabama sites are subject to post-offer/pre-employment drug testing. Employees are also subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
- Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Bonus Plan Eligible
- And more!
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
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
