Lead Reliability Engineer

Job description (Tasks/Responsibilities):

This position is tasked to establish and maintain Vocollect’s Reliability processes within the Corporate Quality function. These activities will include identifying and developing the necessary reliability processes to support new product development and on-going product reliability monitoring. This individual will drive to establish product reliability specifications for new products as well as verification methods to monitor current production. Responsibilities: Work with Engineering teams to define, support, and execute reliability test plans. Participate in product design reviews and assist with early identification and resolution of reliability problems. Work with Production teams to develop, document, and complete On-Going Reliability (ORT) test plans. Monitor production, field failure, and customer complaint data to identify root causes of product reliability issues. Develop reliability measurement system to monitor product field performance. Document reliability validation and verification processes within Vocollect’s Quality Management System. Identify and qualify appropriate accredited external reliability test labs to be used for production testing. Provide training to other, as needed, on proper reliability testing techniques.

Skill Requirements:

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of quality tools and industrial statistics. Ability to communicate reliability requirements to technical and non-technical people. Ability to travel, as needed.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience required. Masters degree preferred. American Society of Quality Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) preferred. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) certification a plus. Minimum 8 years experience in a Reliability Engineering role in a company that designs and manufacturers high technology product. Experience leading reliability testing efforts that resulted in successful release and monitoring of product. Experienced implementing and working with reliability prediction methodologies and computer based prediction software. Experience working with advanced reliability methods like Failure-Modes-and-Effects-Analysis (FMEA), Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), and Highly Accelerated Stress Testing (HASS) to improve on-going product reliability.

Location (City/State):

Pittsburgh, PA

Company Description:

Please visit www.vocollect.com for additional information.

To Apply:

Please visit the Vocollect website at: http://www.vocollect.com. Or contact Karen McMahon at (412) 349-2561.