Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Reliability Engineer, your responsibilities will include downtime loss elimination, risk management, and life cycle management of the manufacturing equipment. This will be done through analysis of equipment failures and recommendations that lead to projects.

This is a key technical role in designing and utilizing your engineering skill sets, bringing expertise from a systems perspective with emphasis on mechanical, electrical, & software. This role is responsible for recognizing technical problems and initiating appropriate corrective actions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop engineering solutions to repeated failures and all other problems that adversely affect product reliability, from conception to completion. Lead for all engineering Root cause analysis and implementation of long-term engineering solutions to prevent reoccurrences, manage KPI's including Run Hours, Mean Time Between Failure (MBTF) and Cost to repair of equipment and systems.
• Establish relationships with vendors to keep equipment updated and current with latest technology and improvements.
• Execute recommendations to improve unit performance.
• Create new and modify existing documentation in support of downtime elimination.
• Ensure that known issues are proactively mitigated across all components, sub-systems, and final products.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to determine appropriate projects of focus, using available data from observation, queries, process data, and working partner input.
• Interface with Maintenance, Process Engineering, and other business partners on the design for manufacturability, process capability, and production builds of automated equipment
• Ensuring adherence with governmental and industry codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, and other as applicable).
• Participating in corporate and plant efforts to maintain safe and orderly work environments.
• Solid understanding of DMAIC tools and data analysis techniques to drive improvement activity; when to apply them, interpretation of results and application for effective solutions (Process map, process capability, C&E matrix, fishbone diagram, FMEA, MSA, DOE, control plan)
• Supply reliability status monthly reporting figures, analyze trends, and develop improvement projects to address the issues of concern, make continuous improvement a way of life.
• Mentor developing Technicians and interns/Co-ops.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Technology required (Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechanical Preferred)
• 3+ years of experience with Reliability Engineering, Automation, Robotics or Machine Controls in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotic integration and programming preferred
• Ability to incorporate data into corrective action plans.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, SPC and process capability.
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Demonstrated track record of leading projects.
• Able to develop, troubleshoot and/or integrate machine controls.
• High energy and drive with an ability to solve complex problems efficiently
• Proactive, self-motivated and demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects, changing priorities
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools and techniques such as 8-D, A3, DMAIC, 5-Why, etc. highly desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and implementation experience desired
• Extrusion and/or plastics industry or related manufacturing a plus

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!  

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Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.