Fleet & Reliability Engineer
Fleet & Reliability Engineer
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Job Description
At Greenbrier we do the hard work that matters.The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.
Greenbriers heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbriers success begins with people.We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety Quality Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values which promotes Inclusion Diversity Equity Access and Leadership creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse qualified and engaged talent base is the key to our success.
Summary
The Fleet & Reliability Engineer is responsible for carrying out engineering tasks related to modification and repair this multifaceted role the engineer is also accountable for conducting reliability life-data analysis applying statistical techniques to predict lifespan identify failure trends and recommend enhancements to optimize and sustain benchmark reliability. This position involves independent research into new design or manufacturing applications and improved techniques and requires a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements for product design modifications repairs and customer utilization.
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Trains in accordance with job responsibilities and applicable specifications.
- Prepares working plans detailed drawings and complete mechanical drawings and layouts of components and assemblies such as schematics interconnect lists and parts breakdowns from notes verbal instructions and rough or detailed sketches.
- Creates scope of work for modifications in-service repairs and warranty repairs of tank and freight rail cars.
- Prepares stress analysis and reports as required.
- Reviews product design plans to ensure accuracy of plans and compliance to design specifications.
- Performs technical calculations selects and specifies tolerances materials components etc. as required in the product design.
- Uses CAD equipment and software to develop designs or revise designs.
- Utilizes part numbering and drawing numbering system and prepare material list.
- Works closely with suppliers to approve their products application to our design.
- Works closely with customers to determine their product requirements improve reliability product loading or unloading handling etc.
- Assists Reliability Engineering with data source integration and analysis of tank and freight car maintenance data.
- Utilizes reliability software tools to analyze and report on life data and reliability.
- Prepares detailed reports and presentations for engineering and management teams to communicate reliability findings and recommendations.
- Designs and implements test plans for new and existing products
- Guides the work of designers as required to complete the drawing package.
- Becomes knowledgeable of the AAR and FRA regulatory requirements that impact the design of the product.
- Functionally directs designers on assigned projects.
- Assists in training of designers and engineers as directed.
Qualifications
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or similar engineering degree
- 3 years of relevant experience or 10 years equivalent experience
- CAD drafting and design time management and accuracy skills
- Ability to create designs that are functional durable and cost efficient
- Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally both verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of rail car systems components steel structure and steel fabrication
- Knowledge and understanding of reliability engineering life-data analysis or data analytics
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office environment
- Up to 25% travel which would include plant environment
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed
Physical Activities and Requirements
Frequency Key
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day)
Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5 hours/day)
Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)
Working Postures
- Sit: Constantly
- Stand: Frequently
- Walk: Frequently
- Bend: Frequently
- Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
- Crawl: Occasionally
- Climb: Occasionally
- Reach Forward: Constantly
- Reach Upward: Occasionally
- Handling/Fingering: Constantly
Lift / Carry Requirements
- 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
- 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
- 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
- 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
- 75 lbs: Not Applicable
Push / Pull Requirements
- Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
- 10-25 lbs: Occasionally
- 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
- 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
- 75 lbs: Not Applicable
EOE including Vet/Disability
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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources ator call us at .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
