Reliability Engineer

Transparent Search Group

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Reliability Engineer

Acquire a strong understanding of company products, technology, supply chain, production processes and customer requirements • Develop and own a total design reliability program that ties together (or supersedes) existing processes/methods with best practices from highly rigorous industries • Acts as the technical expert stakeholder on all matters of reliability • Propose new or revised product designs, manufacturing processes and testing specifications oriented to produce increasing reliability

Develop the methods and measures utilized for reliability analysis based on product specifications, tolerances, or operating standards • Analyze and evaluates the reliability of products, equipment, components, and processes using engineering methodologies and tools. • Set Reliability requirements for components, subsystems, and assemblies • Oversee Testing Program and testing activities and interpret results for assessment of reliability

Conduct in-depth Life Data Analyses; Develop and support development of data gathering and data management processes to obtain relevant statistical metrics such as mean time between failure and mean time to repair • During product problems, lead the resolution efforts using methodologies such as 8D, Ishikawa, root cause analysis • Coach and mentor technical teammates on conceptual and practical matters relating to reliability • Engage and work with outside firms or consultants for advanced topics

Provide guidance for development of acceptance testing and inspection standards for Overseas supply chain group

Provide requirements and advisory on traceability practices in order to aid Life Data Analyses and other reliability related activities • Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering or other relevant Engineering discipline • Multi-disciplinary Engineering Degrees (such as University of Toronto Engineering Science or University of Waterloo Systems Design Engineering) are highly desirable • Graduate degrees (Masters or PhD) are an asset

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5+ years of work experience in Reliability Engineering with proven examples with real products in real settings (ideally involving electronics)

Preference for work experience in technically demanding/rigorous industries such as Semiconductors, Telecomm, Aerospace, Automotive/Locomotive, Military, Medical Devices.

Specific Competencies:

Exceptional ability to understand complex engineering data points and trends

Strong mathematical and problem-solving abilities, with emphasis on statistical analysis

Familiarity with reliability models and their practical application • Competency with relevant reliability-related, statistical analysis, and/or CAD software. • Ability to develop testing procedures to test specific attributes related to reliability

Ability to interpret results for testing software, reliability tests and use cycle analysis

Strong communication abilities to write detailed technical documents for internal and external use

Excellent communicator able to concisely explain technical concepts and instruct others

Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities

Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence