Reliability Engineer
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TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Reliability Engineer at its manufacturing facility in Frederick, Maryland. The Reliability Engineer will lead projects specifically intended to drive reliability improvements into the manufacturing processes. Key areas of responsibility include the Predictiveand Preventive Maintenance Programs, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), equipment design analysis, and Root Cause Analysis activities at the plant level.Summary of essential job functionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Evaluate equipment failure modes and utilize engineering experience and training to scope, propose, plan, and execute solutions for eliminating/mitigating potential failure to improve mean time between failure• Advise and confer with engineers in design review meetings to give reliability findings and recommendations• Review engineering specifications/drawings and propose design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance requirements• Monitor equipment performance and evaluate equipment history and failure trends to determine sources of poor component performance• Partner with other manufacturing locations to develop Reliability Best Practices and to collaboratively work through common issues• Define Condition Monitoring Inspection Requirements and support the Predictive Maintenance Program• Manage the continuous improvement, maintenance, and execution of the Fixed Time Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance programs• Participate in the continuous improvement of the maintenance department training program• Assist in analyzing costs and provide recommendations to reduce maintenance costs• Support the plant-wide lubrication program and work to continuously improve the program by implementing industry best practices• Provide input and guidance to other engineers, technicians, and plant personnel on critical Reliability Principles, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Strategies, and Operating Principles of common rotating equipment• Identify, Plan, and Execute component-level Reliability Improvement Projects as necessary to incrementally improve plant performance• Lead the plant team in conducting Root Cause Investigation for equipment failures and other events that meet trigger criteria• Lead plant-wide coordination of work activities during scheduled production line outages• Requirements• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent from four-year college in an Engineering Discipline• 3-5 years of Engineering Experience Required• Prior Reliability Engineering Experience is Strongly Preferred• Prior Manufacturing Experience is Strongly Preferred• Prior Experience Supervising/Managing direct-report employees is Preferred• Advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, preventive and predictive maintenance technologies, and condition monitoring and fixed time maintenance strategies• Experience with Best Practice Maintenance Work Processes• Experience with Computer Automated Design (CAD) software required. Autodesk Inventor experience preferred.• Experience with specifying and analyzing mechanical drivetrain component selection for reliability and performance preferred• Knowledge of parts inventory management and mechanical and electrical equipment design reliability principles• Basic knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma methodology (DMAIC) - position will be targeted for formal training and certification• Advanced knowledge and experience working within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). SAP Experience is preferred.Physical Requirements/Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment. The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary. The noise level in the work environment varies, hearing protection is provided.In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit-Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits.