Reliability Engineer

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Reliability Engineer to join a world class manufacturing organisation based in Staffordshire.

The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for the reliability and dependability of all plant machinery and equipment on site.

Further duties will include:

*Perform data analysis across all machines to predict and control failures

*Identify and manage asset reliability and risks working to reduce risks

*Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to enhance reliability and reduce downtime

*Implement Group Lean manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance strategies

*Analytically reviewing data and TPM activities to look for further improvements

*Planning, coordinating and carrying out TPM/PPM maintenance tasks across the factory; within mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic disciplines

*Problem solving break downs and issues that occur on the manufacturing machinery.

*Developing procedures within TPM and the wider maintenance departments as-well as out on the shop floor.

*Project managed process manufacturing equipment changes, liaising and working with people across different departments.

*Continuously improving production via small step improvements.

*Responsible for performing PLC (Siemens) modifications and basic programming

*Responsible for performing Robot modifications and basic programming (ABB)

*Provide advice on technical specifications for new equipment and modifications on existing equipment and facilities, ensuring manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met.

Ideally, candidates will be degree or HND qualified but applications are welcomed from candidates who are qualified by experience. Previous experience of plant/reliability maintenance and or programming robots or PLCs would be advantageous.

M-Tec Engineering Solutions is a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive and General Engineering sectors.

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