Reliability Quality Engineer - Space
Company: ILC Dover LP
Location: Frederica
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
ILC Dover is a world leader in the innovative design and
production of engineered products employing high-performance
flexible materials. Since 1947, we have provided engineered
solutions to complex customer problems. Initially known for the
production of space suits for NASA, we leverage our vast materials,
engineering, process, and design experience to create high
performance systems for a wide range of industries. ILC Dover is a
portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, which acquired the
company in February 2020. Recognized globally for our flexible
containment solutions, ILC Dover serves customers in a diverse
range of industries, including pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
manufacturing, personal care, food and beverage, chemical,
aerospace, healthcare and government agencies. ILC Dover's
visionary solutions improve efficiency, safeguard workers and
product, and prevent disasters. For more information visit and
follow us on .Position Objective:The Reliability Engineer applies
engineering knowledge and specialist techniques to prevent or to
reduce the likelihood or frequency of failures. They identify and
correct the causes of failures that do occur despite efforts to
prevent them. The Reliability Engineer also determines ways of
coping with failures that do occur, if their causes have not been
corrected; and, they apply methods for estimating the likely
reliability of new designs, and for analyzing reliability data. The
incumbent will also apply general quality assurance practices and
principles. Essential Responsibilities:
- Analyzes preliminary plans and develops reliability and quality
engineering programs to achieve customer reliability
objectives
- Analyzes projected product utilization and calculates
cumulative effect on final system reliability of individual part
reliabilities
- Develops failure mode and effect analyses and formulates
mathematical models to identify units posing excessive failure
risks and supports proposed changes in design
- Advises and confers with engineers in design review meetings to
give reliability findings and recommendations
- Determines units requiring environmental testing and specifies
minimum number of samples to obtain statistically valid data
- Reviews subcontractors' proposals for reliability program and
submits evaluation for decision
- Reviews engineering specifications and drawings, proposing
design modifications to improve reliability within cost and other
performance requirements
- Observes conduct of tests at supplier, plant, or field
locations to evaluate reliability factors such as numbers and
causes of unit failures
- Monitors failure data generated by customer using product to
ascertain potential requirement for product improvement
- Participates in structured failure analysis to determine root
cause and develop corrective and preventive actions
- Documents technical reports to support contract requirements,
failure analysis or Reliability Engineering requirements
- Develops and presents technical assessments associated with
Reliability Engineering requirements
- Develops, reviews, and approves test plans
- Provides QA support and oversight in the areas of Manufacturing
Cleanrooms, Inspection of finished goods/Packaging, Labeling
Activities, Maintenance & Engineering, and QC activities
- Maintain and report on quality assurance key performance
measures and standards defined by Site Leadership
- Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints,
management of root cause analysis, implement corrective actions,
and monitor progress and improvements
- Drive continuous improvement on quality standards,
requirements, and best practices
- Ensure adherence to quality systems documentation, such as
quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions at the shop
floor level
- Ensure all products produced meet manufacturing requirements,
visual inspection acceptance criteria, reconciliation & segregation
activities, and labeling & packaging requirements
- Application of control plans to associated production lines to
ensure proactive product adherence and capability control
- Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry
quality codes and standards including ISO 9001 and AS9100. *This
job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Minimum
Requirements: ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:The Reliability
Engineer is an individual contributor with some latitude for
decision making and works under general direction. The incumbent in
this role will report to the Quality Manager or Director and have a
dotted-line relationship with the Business Unit Program or Project
Managers. The incumbent will partner with cross-functional team
members to complete tasks and projects. Work Environment: The work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts;
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and chemicals
or solutions. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. The incumbent may also be exposed to hazardous testing
environments requiring controlled conditions. Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The employee regularly sits, stands and walks. The
employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee will regularly use visual attention, eye focusing,
visual perception. The employee will regularly use reason, logic,
and critical-thinking skills.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ILC
Dover is committed to a diverse workforce. We offer competitive
benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), PTO,
and more. Background Check & Drug Screening RequiredE-Verify
UsedEOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/Disability/Veteran PI202020508
Keywords: ILC Dover LP, Wilmington , Reliability Quality Engineer - Space, Other , Frederica, Delaware
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