Global Reliability Technician

Global Reliability Technician

LOCATION:
United Kingdom
REF:
REF266N
JOB FUNCTION:
Quality Assurance
Company Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

As a Global Reliability Technician key responsibilities will be to support the Global Reliability Engineer covering both front-end product development reliability and back-end field reliability improvements.

The role will use data to identify COPQ improvement opportunities and where appropriate to initiate, drive and deliver those improvements using Reliability Engineering and Continuous Improvement techniques.

Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Reliability analyses to support projects.
• Support to RCAs and delivering solutions to problems.
• Data analysis to develop KPIs and monitor trends.
• Failure prediction models.
• Parts consumption forecast models.
• Developing condition monitoring solutions and rollout.
• Vibration data analysis.
• Reliability testing (plans, test execution and analysis).
• Maintainability analyses such as RCM.
• Measure and analyze product performance to identify opportunities to increase product reliability.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve reliability issues by working with subject matter experts to drive towards resolution.
• Develop and prioritize corrective action plans with global teams.
• Perform testing during the investigation phase and analyse results.
• Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive product reliability.
• Develop methods to measure maintenance programmes and product performance to track monthly KPIs.
• Support the Asset 'life-cycle’ care program and report on the effectiveness of service activities including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Develop equipment strategies and tactics based on CoE recommendations supported by reactive corrective maintenance-based methodology and performance feedback.
• Consistently monitor the effectiveness of preventative and predictive maintenance performance to increase asset availability.
• Work on reliability projects that contribute to product downtime and support the uptime of the product.
• Identify and report on potential gaps effecting global or CoE specific processes.

Policies and Procedures

Support the Global Product Reliability Engineer with the standardisation and application of all reliability aspects that are required in maintaining the assets lifecycle.

Support Value Added Value Engineering (VAVE) activities

Qualifications

Preference for HND minimum (or equivalent) - a mathematical bias preferred.
Lean Six Sigma – Yellow/Green belt.
Some experience of continuous improvement with recognizable results within a challenging environment.
Well-developed time management skills to handle a heavy workload, constantly changing priorities and deadline demands.
The corporate language is English, a high level of fluency is essential.
Broad experience of complex engineering systems.
Good understanding of Service Management Systems.
Project management knowledge and experience.
Excellent communication skills and ability to present information.
Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA) and Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)
Excellent problem-solving ability.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (www.smithsdetection.com/careers) or LinkedIn.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)