Reliability Engineer
A great opportunity to work as part of an amazing team in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same
The role of the Reliability Engineer is to provide Reliability Engineering expertise and assist with the development of the Asset Management Strategy, implement systems and procedures to facilitate its execution, alongside driving improvements in Safety, Asset availability and Quality
In this role you will research, evaluate and understand performance and reliability losses of existing plant assets, as well as contribute to the improvement of the Asset Availability across the manufacturing base to meet OEE targets.
You will provide Reliability Engineering support and coaching to the core Engineering and Maintenance teams and analyse operational data to advise on best practise, propose methods for reducing lost production, identify performance improvement opportunities, delivering solutions that are robust, long term, timely and cost-effective.
You will also develop appropriate systems, procedures and methodologies to generate increased asset availability and participate in major component failure investigations, leading the RCA and delivering change to prevent reoccurrence.
Adding to this you will conduct FMECA on existing assets, identifying weaknesses in current strategies and seeking opportunities to eliminate potential failures.
You will be involved in the design and installation stages of projects for new assets, ensuring they are integrated into the existing Asset Management Strategy and build on the current RCM strategy, further developing it with a PdM focus to ensure the wider team make best use of the available resource.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
You should be naturally investigative and inquisitive, with a degree level qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline and come from a well-rounded engineering background ideally covering electrical, control, instrumentation and mechanical exposure and knowledge of generic plant systems.
You should also have some exposure to project management, TPM, FMECA, RCM, PdM and RCA techniques, have excellent technical authoring skills, and knowledge of the implementation and operation of systems to comply with legal duties associated with plant operation. A self motivator, who is skilled in change management and continuous improvement techniques, would be ideal for this role.
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.
At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.
With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders
Vision and culture
At Victrex we have a clear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day.
This underpins our core values; passion, innovation and performance which are at the heart of our business.
Our culture is shaped by how we work together, driving for results with a focus on customers, continuous improvement and doing the right thing. Our values, passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of our business and we value and recognise how every employee plays an important role in enabling us to deliver our growth strategy.
Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We have recently become winners of the prestigious Ecovadis Silver Award, which is a universal acknowledgement of our sustainability rating as being in the top 5% of over 75,000 companies. We are also proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer.
Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:
The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.
We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.
We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!
That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com
Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.
Please talk to us about flexible working.
- Department
- Specific Vacancies
- Role
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- Victrex Rotherham
- Yearly salary
- £55,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
Reliability Engineer
A great opportunity to work as part of an amazing team in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same
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