Associate, Reliability Engineer

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience 3+ years in establishing and implementing maintenance programs in CPG environment. Experience with comanufacturing relationships is preferred.
• Experience with thermoforming packaging machines and secondary packaging automation.
• Knowledgeable of TPM concepts, including PM and AM pillars.
• Strong technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of packaging machinery and automation systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with comanufacturing partners and equipment vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards applicable to packaging operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance and Reliability Insights:

• Benchmark equipment reliability and maintenance performance across multiple sites to identify gaps, systemic losses, and improvement opportunities.
• Analyze breakdown data, maintenance history, and runtime trends to pinpoint failure patterns and drive corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for thermoforming packaging machines, inspection equipment, and automation equipment leveraging TPM concepts, including AM and PM pillars.
• Provide technical support and guidance to third-party facility staff on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
• Develop and implement spare spart strategy informed by downtime drivers and site insights.
• Support the development of maintenance budgets and track adherence to plan.

Equipment Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Monitor the performance metrics of packaging equipment to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Implement measures to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase productivity in packaging operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address any operational challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards, safety protocols, and industry best practices in packaging operations.
• Support equipment FATs, SATs, and startup.
• Coordinate equipment testing for new product development and component changes to ensure uninterrupted production.

RCA & Consumer Complaints

• Lead structured root cause analysis on potential equipment-, process-, or packaging-related failures.
• Support cross-functional RCA investigations by analyzing equipment performance, maintenance records, and production data to identify contributing factors and implement corrective actions.

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