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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Reliability Engineering Manager located in Buffalo Grove Il.
Reporting to the Engineering Service Manager the Reliability Engineering Manager will manage a team of Reliability Engineers and Spare Part/CMMS Administrators who support Technicians.
Will work with customers to gain alignment for change. Will also provide engineering leadership in the evaluation of cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.
What a typical day looks like:
- Coach mentor and support individuals to continually improve Reliability through changes to machine man and process.
- Work with the maintenance group to investigate and eliminate repetitive equipment failures.
- Manage and operate departmental resources efficiently and effectively.
- Provide leadership at the operational level for developing Reliability manufacturing strategies.
- Lead team to develop and introduce new manufacturing / reliability technologies to our production facility. Expand use of predictive maintenance tools and methods for both process and machine health. Examples include Minitab Software Ultrasound listening devices and remote sensors that vibration or force.
- Drive spare parts KPIs for min/max quantity failure rates consumption and approval to purchase.
- Manage team responsible for equipment work order tracking system (IBM product). Prior experience with a CMMS system is preferred.
- Drive KPIs for Work Order system such as corrections needed and of PMs performed on time.
- Lead factory engineering teams to drive reliability improvements to support highspeed automated manufacturing equipment.
- Oversee Reliability related production improvements and KPIs to reduce downtime and frequency of failure.
- Expand use of cyclebased maintenance in PMs and advise Reliability Engineers on how to audit and improve existing processes by making data driven decisions.
- Lead cross functional working sessions to determine Root Cause Analysis and ensure team member accountability for project completion.
- Support Technicians by leading Technician Training for technical interventions related to machine reliability.
- Drive spare parts KPIs for min/max quantity failure rates consumption and approval to purchase.
- Manage team responsible for equipment work order tracking system (IBM product). Prior experience with a CMMS system is preferred.
- Drive KPIs for Work Order system such as corrections needed and of PMs performed on time.
Here is some of what youll need:
- BS in Engineering 5 plus years experience in manufacturing and automation environment.
- 5 years experience in Reliability.
- Experience in Medical Manufacturing or other regulated industries Preferred
- Strong background managing resources in a continuous manufacturing setting with highspeed equipment. Knowledge in high reliability design and tools/methods used to overcome persistent issues.
- Manage complex projects and timelines in a matrix team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication presentation and facilitation skills.
- Strong problemsolving skills.
- Must be able to work independently lead teams and function as a strong team player.
- Independently identify risks and escalate when necessary
What youll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical dental and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Shortterm and Longterm Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)
$139300.00 USD $191600.00 USDAnnual
Job Category
Production Engineering
Relocation:Eligible for domestic relocation only
Is Sponsorship Available
No
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Required Experience:
Manager