Reliability Engineer/ Mechanical Engineer

Reliability Engineer/Mechanical Engineer

Ingenia Polymers is a world-class, fast-growing, global company looking for people that have the passion to lead, the desire to grow, and the ability to create and deliver solutions for our customers. We offer an environment that is innovative, diverse, intellectually stimulating, and unique.

We are searching for an exceptional professional, detailed oriented with strong analytical and interpersonal skills to perform the role of Mechanical/Reliability Engineer at our Houston and La Porte, Texas US manufacturing facility.

A Reliability Engineer will have a deep interest in data and numbers, often collecting and analyzing key data metrics from processes or components. From here, he/she can create statistical analyses, charts, drawings, and reports to help illustrate and showcase potential issues within a product lifecycle or business process and how to improve it. Many of these issues involve taking a macro look at other factors and helping businesses make the best decisions.

Typical daily tasks but not limited to:

• Identifying and reporting on potential failures within a process
• Designing new systems
• Applying general engineering knowledge to solve problems.
• Performing tests and analysis
• Check new systems or installations.
• Work closely with budgets and finances to help reduce costs.
• Conduct routine engineering calculations.
• Liaise with relevant teams on outcomes of tests/analysis.

Common forms of analysis:

• Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Reliability hazard analysis
• Dynamic reliability block-diagram analysis
• Fault tree analysis
• Root cause analysis
• Accelerated testing
• Avoidance of single point of failure (SPOF)
• Functional analysis and functional failure analysis (e.g., function FMEA, FHA or FFA)
• Testability analysis
• Human error analysis
• Operational hazard analysis
• Preventative/Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO)
• Manual screening

Job Qualifications:

• Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with Maintenance background is REQUIRED. Bachelors or Masters in Control Engineering is preferred.
• Strong background in equipment troubleshooting, process optimization and production controls such as SPC and DCS.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and high interest in working in a manufacturing environment. Willingness to get involved in the Production and Maintenance operation at all levels.
• Ability to work in a multitasking, multi-role and fast paced environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including VBA and macros, AutoCAD, PLC controls and programming software, SolidWorks experience would be an asset.
• Strong customer/vendor interaction and interpersonal skills.
• SAP experience.
• Willing to occasionally, as needed, work outside of normal business hours to troubleshoot problems and facilitate projects.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing, especially extrusion, equipment design, process development, and polymer science is preferred.

The company offers a competitive comprehensive salary and benefit program including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance and 401K.

To learn more about our company please visit our website: www.ingeniapolymers.com

If you are seeking a career in a challenging environment with opportunities for career advancement, please apply now.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants being considered will be contacted for an interview. Please do not make telephone inquiries.