Senior Reliability Engineer

Job Overview

The Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for interpreting, planning, and executing Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) requirements, particularly on government contracts. This role will participate in vehicle system design reviews to influence maintainability, interpret failure analysis data, recommend maintenance levels and repairs, and develop operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions. The engineer will suggest design improvements to mitigate failures, reduce maintenance impacts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Aftermarket Supportability analysis of engineering designs, focusing on maintainability.
• Work collaboratively with Test & Development, Design Engineering, and subcontractors to develop comprehensive product lifecycle support plans.
• Analyze vehicle platforms using FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis), RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), and LORA (Level of Repair Analysis).
• Communicate with customers for planning and executing requirements.
• Provide technical assistance during design, prototype, pilot, and production phases.
• Recommend and help implement Conditioned Based Maintenance (CBM) solutions.
• Collaborate with teams on aftermarket design, provisioning, publications, and validation to support technical manuals and databases development.
• Work autonomously and provide proactive program status reporting.
• Prepare and present technical reports for leadership and customers as needed.
• Participate in the organization’s “People First” culture.
• Explore and adopt new technologies to enhance vehicle logistics planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent).
• Understanding of vehicular systems and system integration.
• Three (3) or more years of related experience in heavy equipment industries.
• Experience in reliability and maintainability engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CAD modeling software and ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced mathematical and statistical skills.
• Advanced technical writing ability.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Diesel and/or agricultural equipment repair and assembly experience.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Arbor Text, VBA).
• Experience with PTC products (Windchill, Creo, Windchill Quality Solutions).
• Vendor development and support experience.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands:
• Frequent: Standing, walking/running, sitting, reaching, hearing, talking, visual attention, typing
• Occasional: Driving, fine/manual dexterity, upper extremity repetitive motion
• Seldom: Lifting/carrying or pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs.
• Non-Physical Demands:
• Frequent: Analysis, reasoning, communication, interpretation, math, reading, sustained mental activity, writing
• Environmental Demands:
• Frequent: Working alone, frequent task changes, precise and detail-oriented work
• Occasional: High-volume public contact
• Work Schedule:
• Standard shift hours; occasional overtime, weekend, or shift rotations possible
• Demands/Deadlines:
• High and variable work volume, intermittent high-pressure periods, regular direct contact with internal/external stakeholders, and deadlines that occasionally impose stress

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

HRU is an Equal 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 veteran status.