The Reliability Engineer will assume the role of Process Manager and be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the Issues Triage and Investigation (ITI) processes, which directs our issues handling and failure investigation workflows. This role will focus on improving process efficiency, enhancing communication between cross-functional teams, and ensuring that the process effectively facilitate the resolution of issues. The Process Manager will work closely with teams such as Fleet Management, Quality, Operations, Reliability Testing and Field Service to drive continuous improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Process Development & Optimization: Design, implement, and continually refine the ITI processes and cross-functional communication. Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement
Issue Monitoring & Analysis: Monitor reported issues across various sources. Categorize issues, identify trends, and analyze underlying causes to proactively address emerging problems
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a central point of contact for teams across the organization, ensuring that process updates are communicated effectively, and all stakeholders are aligned
Performance Monitoring: Regularly track and analyze process performance metrics (e.g., throughput, resolution times, error rates) to measure the effectiveness of current processes and identify opportunities for enhancement
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all processes are compliant with FDA regulations, quality standards, and internal policies
Training & Support: Provide training and support to team members on process improvements and best practices. Ensure that all staff understand their roles within the process and the importance of adhering to standards
Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings to address process improvements, drive initiatives, and foster collaboration among teams such as R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Field Service
Documentation & Reporting: Develop, maintain, and update process documentation to ensure clarity and consistency. Provide regular reports to senior management on process performance, key metrics, and any necessary adjustments
Trending & Predictive Analysis: Utilize data from reported issues to establish trends, predict potential systematic problems, and work with teams to implement preventive measures
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Develops, coordinates and conducts technical reliability studies and evaluations of engineering design concepts and design of experiments (DOE) constructs. Recommends design or test methods and statistical process control procedures for achieving required levels of product reliability. Completes risk analysis studies of new design and processes. Compiles and analyzes performance reports and process control statistics; investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting