RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and analyze products, components, materials, and equipment to predict failures and improve reliability

• Review product designs, material specifications, and manufacturing processes to assess dependability and recommend improvements

• Create prototypes and conduct product tests to gather and analyze reliability data

• Interpret test results using statistical distributions and reliability models to recommend design changes

• Recommend modifications to product designs, manufacturing processes, and quality controls to enhance reliability

• Monitor production equipment diagnostics and review maintenance records to predict and prevent downtime

• Document findings, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain product and equipment reliability

• Collaborate with engineering and development teams to design and implement process and product improvements

• Determine maintenance requirements and schedules for products and equipment

• Review subcontractors’ proposals for reliability programs and provide evaluations for decision-making

• Assess engineering specifications and drawings, proposing design modifications to improve reliability while meeting cost and performance targets

• Observe testing at supplier, plant, or field locations to evaluate reliability factors, including causes of unit failures

• Monitor failure data generated by customer usage to determine potential requirements for product improvements

• Provide technical support to operational strategies that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions

• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded

• Identify and escalate opportunities for growth within the work area to leadership

• Participate in growth initiatives as requested

• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to customer satisfaction

• Complete personal PDP and attend Staff Meeting and Storytime (with camera on)

• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within the program

• Execute all contract requirements in accordance with contract-specific LCAT and requirements

• Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance 
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience 

• Recognized as an emerging authority in reliability engineering with expertise in solving complex technical challenges

• Ability to develop and implement reliability solutions while exercising significant autonomy in decision-making

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data, conducting root cause analysis, and optimizing reliability models

• Effective problem-solving and leadership skills to drive reliability initiatives and process improvements

• Proficiency in reliability modeling, failure mode analysis, and predictive maintenance methodologies

• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification 

• At least one cloud certification

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading reliability programs in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similar industries

• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and software for reliability modeling and data analysis

• Hands-on experience with predictive maintenance techniques, performance testing, and diagnostics tools

• Knowledge of industry reliability standards, compliance requirements, and best practices

• Background in quality management systems (QMS), Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies