Reliability Engineer

Preston Source: WhatJobs

£42,000–£54,000

We are currently recruiting for a Reliability Engineer for a market leading manufacturing business based in PrestonThis is a permanent role that has been created due to continued expansion and business growth. The Business have also recently invested in new systems and processes for the site to improve and develop the maintenance processes within the team.The role will be responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of critical site assets on site. The role exists toeliminaterepeat failures, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) on all key site assets and support systems.This is a system-improvement role, not a reactive maintenance position.The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background working within an FMCG / Industrial maintenance based role within a manufacturing environment. Strong working knowledge of electrical /mechanical systems is a must. Experience working with Hydraulics/ Pneumatics / Motors/ pumps/ Conveyors/ PLC systems/ VSD's are all advantageousThis is a days based role working Mon - Friday 8am - 4PM Role Description

Role Description

Reduce unplanned downtime on critical assets

Improve OEE through improved availability and performance

Eliminatechronic and repeat failures

Increase the proportion of planned vs reactive maintenance work

Protect asset life and support future capacity requirements
Conduct FMEA/FMECA
Analysis of all MTBF, MTTR and lifecycle reliability data to assess performance and highlight improvement opportunities
Review and design technical risk, warranty exposure and life cycle cost ensuring alignment through systems to support failure reduction
Key link to OEM's for understanding and information supporting failure mitigation and life cycle extension.

Skills and Qualifications

Demonstrable experience working within a maintenance role within a Fast pacedmanufacturing environment
Candidates must be Time Served with a demonstrable background in Mechanical /Electrical Maintenance- ideally HNC/HND
Familiar with Siemens PLC's Fault Finding
Knowledge of Mechanical systems including Conveyors/ Hydraulics/ Pneumatics/ Motors/ Pumps
Strong communication skills.

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