Reliability Engineer

Apply engineering knowledge and skills for moderately complex engineering projects focused on developing, measuring, analyzing, and implementing plans and procedures which ensure reliability of manufacturing components, equipment, and processes.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements
• Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards 
• Follow and commit to safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Manage, prioritize and complete projects or programs of moderate size, scope, and duration
• Coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers and/or or drafters 
• Develop, implement, and maintain a life cycle asset management process for components, equipment, and processes at all facilities
• Assemble relevant data, a cross-functional review team and facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance studies in order to develop Maintenance Strategies for the selected systems. 
• Utilize failure mode and effects analysis and risk analysis techniques to develop the most cost-effective maintenance strategies for all system components. 
• Monitor performance of all equipment systems to determine the effectiveness of the Maintenance Strategies. Upgrade preventive, predictive programs as indicated by performance data
• Investigate root-cause for repetitive damage and failure rates, and investigate costs that do not meet or follow the maintenance plans
• Lead change in equipment risk management and reliability processes 
• Review and analyze engineering designs, and propose design modifications to achieve reliability and efficiency 
• Evaluate, recommend, and acquire tools for use, including process analysis software, and other physical tools and resources specific to reliability and maintenance improvement
• Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutions
• Collaborate with production personnel and other departments to gather information and draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products
• Create test parameters and participate in the testing and implementation of engineering solutions
• Establish continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved
• Lead teams by skillfully managing group discussion, problem solving, and decision making
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Requires one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in engineering or related field of study and three (3) years of related engineering experience, OR
  • Associate’s degree and nine (9) years of related engineering experience
• Experience applying Preventative Maintenance programs (PM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various products
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of products
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in both team and independent environments 
• Strong verbal and written skills necessary to communicate intricate job-related information
• Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Certification in 6-Sigma Black Belt or Lean Master in manufacturing
• Experience in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding, paper printing and/or paper converting processes
• Maintenance Reliability Professional Certification (CMRP)
• Certifications in Predictive Maintenance Technologies
• Experience using Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Bachelor’s degree

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.
Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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