Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

IFF is seeking a driven, enthusiastic, innovative professional to join our New Century Kansas manufacturing team in the role of Reliability Engineer. The Reliability Engineer ensures safe continued operation of the facility and supports capital project installations.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes maintenance and reliability best practices and equipment to improve site production performance
• Develops, analyzes, and optimizes preventive maintenance program in order to accomplish ongoing improvements in plant reliability and maintenance costs
• Networks with area, site and corporate Reliability resources to leverage learnings
• Supports Corporate, Site and Area Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) initiatives, including serving as the site element leader for MIQA
• Participates as part of a team to upgrade equipment and processes by implementing modifications ranging from incremental daily improvements to technology game changes
• Develops Reliability strategies with a view of process safety, yields, capacity and OEE performance
• Provides technical support in reliability issues and assists in troubleshooting plant process or equipment issues
• Supports capital projects equipment specification
• Provides training for mechanics to broaden their skills and abilities
• Interacts with all layers of the organization to accomplish business improvements
• Supports the collection and tracking of area M&R costs and documents cost of failures
• Analyzes data for proactive action and establishment of reliability programs

Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA – Tap Root capability if possible)
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Expertise and understanding of Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance PSM elements maintained as part of OSHA
• Familiarity with Industry and Corporate Codes
• Comfortable working in a team environment; high degree of initiative and self-motivation
• Strong scientific approach to solving problems; makes data-based decisions.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a "hands-on" attitude.
• Basic understanding of reliability and maintenance principles.
• Six Sigma familiarity and/or certification
• Working knowledge of SAP-PM
• Certifications and experience utilizing reliability tools like vibration analysis, oil analysis, laser alignment, infrared thermography. Experience working with pressure vessels, alarm/interlock checks, boilers, high speed rotating equipment, hydraulic equipment, and pressure relief devices

About IFF

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holiday, and a bonus plan.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer for disabled and protected Veterans

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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