Reliability Engineer

At Biomune Company in Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Reliability Engineer
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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, our "Together, Beyond Animal Health" vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your missions:
Location: Lenexa, KS

Job Summary and Purpose:

The primary role of the reliability engineer is to identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. This broad primary role can be divided into three smaller, more manageable roles: loss elimination, risk management, and life cycle asset management (LCAM).

The purpose of the Reliability Engineer will be to develop and implement Ceva maintenance standards locally in order to improve availability and cost effectiveness of equipment.

Responsibilities and Key Duties:

1. Develop and implement maintenance reliability strategies to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.
2. Conduct reliability assessments and root cause analyses to identify and address equipment failures and performance issues.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs using advanced technologies such as condition monitoring and predictive analytics.
4. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment reliability, performance, and lifespan.
5. Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, standards, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
6. Provide technical expertise and support for troubleshooting complex equipment issues and implementing effective solutions.
7. Train and mentor maintenance technicians on reliability best practices, procedures, and tools.
8. Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
9. Participate in equipment design reviews and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) activities to ensure reliability considerations are incorporated into new equipment installations and upgrades.
10. Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in maintenance reliability engineering.
11. Lead small capital improvement projects.
12. Other duties as required.

Core Competencies and Attitudinal Characteristics:

1. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects.
3. High interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Technical / Functional Competencies:

1. Proficiency in reliability engineering principles, methodologies, and tools such as TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
2. Experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil analysis.
3. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
4. MS Project, Smartsheet or similar PM software.
5. Possesses a broad understanding of each engineering discipline.
6. Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite.
7. Language: English native or fluent.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.

Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.