Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
3-7 years of experience in reliability or manufacturing engineering.
Experience in heavy manufacturing or aerospace environments.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Proficient in conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
Familiarity with CMMS systems like SAP or Maximo.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Lead reliability improvement initiatives for critical manufacturing equipment.
Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on significant equipment failures.
Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Monitor equipment performance using reliability metrics.
Identify chronic equipment issues and develop sustainable solutions.
Support predictive maintenance technologies like vibration analysis and thermography.
Collaborate with maintenance planners to enhance PM effectiveness.
Benefits
On-site work environment fostering collaboration.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Involvement in capital improvement projects.
Supportive team culture focused on safety and quality.
Full Job Description
Reliability Engineer
Country
United States of America
State / County
Texas
City
Houston
Division
Wyman Gordon
Company
Houston
Function
Engineering
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
24873
Job Description
Position Summary
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to reduce equipment failures, improve production uptime, optimize maintenance strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Reliability Engineer will utilize data analysis, root cause failure analysis, predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability-centered maintenance principles to maximize asset performance and support safe manufacturing operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead reliability improvement initiatives for forging presses, heat treat furnaces, machining centers, cranes, compressors, utility systems, and other critical manufacturing equipment.
Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) on significant equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Monitor equipment performance using reliability metrics including:
Identify chronic equipment issues and develop sustainable solutions.
Analyze maintenance and production data to improve asset performance.
Support vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and other predictive maintenance technologies.
Develop maintenance procedures, equipment standards, and best practices.
Collaborate with maintenance planners to improve PM effectiveness and spare parts strategies.
Support capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments.
Assist in developing equipment criticality rankings and asset management strategies.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians and operations personnel.
Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
Three to seven years of reliability, maintenance, or manufacturing engineering experience.
Experience in heavy manufacturing, metal fabrication, forging, aerospace, or industrial environments.
Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Experience conducting Root Cause Failure Analysis.
Proficiency using CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, or similar maintenance software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
Preferred
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies.
Experience with aerospace manufacturing requirements and quality systems.
Experience supporting large industrial presses, furnaces, CNC equipment, or material handling systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Understanding of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong project management capabilities.
Physical Requirements
Frequent work in manufacturing and industrial environments.
Ability to walk production floors and inspect equipment.
Ability to work around heat, noise, moving machinery, and other industrial conditions.
May require occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Occasional travel between company locations may be required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Reduction in unplanned downtime.
Improvement in MTBF.
Reduction in maintenance costs.
Improved OEE performance.
Completion of reliability improvement projects.
PM/PdM program effectiveness.
Reduction in repeat equipment failures.
About Precision Castparts
Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.
