Reliability Engineer

Strategic Management Solutions, LLC
United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos
Apr 11, 2025
*SMSI* provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSIhas grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones. SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. *Job Summary* SMSI is seeking an experienced, energetic, and customer-focused individual for the position of Reliability Engineer for the Reliability Engineering Program that supports programmatic equipment for the Weapons Production Facilities located at the Technical Area 55 Division and the facility support systems. This position will be based onsite in Los Alamos, NM. The Reliability Engineering Program also supports other teams within the group that perform maintenance on both programmatic equipment and glovebox support systems, assuring that their program deliverables are met by regularly utilizing an analytical, engineering and computer technology skillsets along with principles and theories of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in conducting Reliability Engineering events, potentially implementing innovative engineering practices and Predictive Maintenance technologies. The Reliability Engineer will have overall accountability for Preventive Maintenance Optimization, elimination of recurring unplanned asset failures, and driving Reliability-centered Maintenance practices to establish and continually improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness. *Job Requirements:* Working knowledge and experience leading fact-based, solution-driven resolutions to manufacturing problems, including coordinating investigation and research. 6- 8 years of experience in similar job description is required. Sound knowledge and experience utilizing data gathering and analysis to provide the logical elimination of causal factors. Experience implementing and sustaining Reliability-centered Maintenance strategies as a maintenance or reliability engineer. Experience conducting FMEAs, RCAs, developing equipment maintenance strategies, asset criticality analysis, and lifecycle cost analysis. Experience with FMEA, FMECA, 5 why, fishbone diagram, root cause analysis, operational excellence, overall equipment effectiveness, predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, thermography, fluid analysis. Experience developing others in engineered maintenance strategies. Knowledge/understanding of engineering maintenance techniques and construction methodologies. Candidate must be a US citizen. Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance. Desired Qualifications: Highly desired Training/Certifications include Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional, Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Lean Principles & Techniques Experience utilizing good organizational skills as an Engineer with the ability to communicate and provide positive interactions with Technicians, Mechanics, Electrical Safety Officers, Process Engineers, Facility Engineers, etc. Experience developing and delivering clear, concise presentations. Experience driving equipment reliability, optimizing maintenance processes and procedures. Experience and working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools, techniques, and methodologies (Strategic Gap Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma, Kaizen Event, etc.). Experience applying advanced concepts, techniques, and standards based on their principals and theories to maximize Continuous Improvement opportunities to affect positive changes and sustained results including Predictive Maintenance technologies (Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonic Testing, Motor Circuit Analysis, Oil or Fluid Analysis, etc.). Leadership skills and attributes that instill trust and integrity, orchestrate teams towards maximum effectiveness, network key stakeholders across organizations, create profound relationships resulting in repeatable successes, inspire partnerships with line leadership and cross-functional teams, and result in clear and measurable Return On Investments. *Education/Experience:* Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or similar from an ABET accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.