Job Title:
Senior Reliability Analyst

Department:
MERC

College/Division:
Mercer Engineering Research Center

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Job Details:
Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Reliability Analyst in support of the Aircraft Directorate. The incumbent will be responsible for the collection, development, and analysis of maintenance data as well as the production of daily, weekly, monthly, and long-term reliability analyses. Will lead reliability investigations and provide technical recommendations on systems, structural, and avionics. These investigations will address reliability improvements, maintainability assessments, aging aircraft evaluations, and other pertinent information. Performs assigned duties and responsibilities with guidance from the chief engineer or technical lead. Reports to the Chief Logistician.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for leading individual and team efforts pertinent to reliability and sustainment programs.
• Applies and develops research techniques and expertise to perform assigned tasks and participates with teams in the evaluation of maintenance and technical data, gathering of field maintenance issues, identifying trends, determining system reliability and availability of components, and recommending changes to the technical data and scheduled maintenance program.
• Investigates and coordinates with engineering to determine root cause of failures and possible resolutions to increase component and system reliability, reduce maintenance costs and increase aircraft availability.
• Responsible for ensuring tasks are accomplished within cost, schedule, and performance requirements of the work effort.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills.
• May prepare and present formal and informal briefings.
• Complies with all Executive Director approved MERC-wide policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and ensures implementation of approved MERC standard processes (MSP) consisting of quality management policies and principles, and promotes an attitude of commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Remains cognizant of customer needs and pursues new business opportunities.
• Ensures thorough familiarity and awareness of all MERC core capabilities and with the MERC current and potential customer base in an effort to promote MERC capabilities and interests to customers and potential customers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or Associate's degree and 15 years of directly related experience in aircraft systems such as: electrical and environmental, communication and navigation, guidance and control, electronic countermeasures or mechanical systems
• Or a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 9 years of directly related experience
• Or a Master's degree in a technical discipline and 8 years of directly related experience
• Experience developing products using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with the C-130 aircraft• Experience in data evaluation, interpretation and analysis for the creation of recommended actions
• Technical and specialized knowledge in Reliability Centered Maintenance, Condition Based Maintenance, and/or Maintenance Steering Group 3 (MSG-3).

Final rank will be determined on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Application must include a cover letter and resume.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT MERC

MERC is a non-profit research institute of Mercer University, a private university founded in 1833. Established in 1987 in Warner Robins, GA, MERC employs more than 200 engineers, scientists, professors, and support staff, who provide sustainable research solutions to government agencies, the Department of Defense, and commercial customers around the world. Warner Robins and the middle GA area are located 90 miles south of Atlanta and within easy driving distance of both the beach and mountains. The area is known for its Southern-style music, food, and restaurants and has a rich cultural and art presence, along with excellent health care and schools. MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Job Family:
Staff MERC Exempt