Lead Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a committed Lead Reliability Engineer to deliver specialized reliability engineering and spearhead the execution of our Asset Management Strategy across all facilities within the Hillhouse site, while also extending support to our other UK facilities.

In the capacity of Lead Reliability Engineer, you will be pivotal in crafting and executing systems and protocols that enhance safety, asset uptime, and quality. Your goal? To champion advancements in asset reliability, mentor engineering teams, and propel strategic initiatives that align with industry-leading standards.

Safety Advocacy: Foster and maintain exemplary safety standards in all reliability engineering endeavors.

Asset Performance Assessment: Investigate and assess performance and reliability deficiencies of current plant assets, leading initiatives to boost asset uptime and meet world-class Overall Equipment Effectiveness benchmarks.

Reliability Engineering Guidance: Offer expert reliability engineering guidance and mentorship to core engineering and maintenance teams.

Data Evaluation and Best Practices: Scrutinize operational data to recommend best practices, suggest methods to minimize production losses, identify opportunities for performance enhancement, and deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

System and Procedure Formulation: Formulate systems, procedures, and methodologies to enhance asset uptime and reliability.

Root Cause Investigation: Lead investigations into major component failures, implementing changes to avert recurrence.

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Conduct FMEA on existing assets, pinpointing vulnerabilities and opportunities to eliminate potential failures.

Reliability Strategy Formulation: Develop equipment reliability strategies based on FMEA outcomes, bad actor analysis, asset criticality assessments, and equipment failure data, including defining spare parts strategy.

Project Participation: Engage in the design and installation phases of new projects, ensuring new assets integrate seamlessly into the existing Asset Management Strategy.

External Collaboration: Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to identify innovative solutions for existing asset failures and define new equipment specifications.

Customer Orientation: Establish and meet short-term and long-term objectives, taking personal responsibility for achieving agreed targets.

Cost Reduction and Plant Uptime: Lead targeted initiatives to decrease manufacturing costs by minimizing equipment failures and enhancing plant uptime.

Mentorship and Development: Support the development and mentoring of others in equipment reliability processes and techniques.

Reliability Engineering:

• Demonstrated success in delivering reliability enhancements using tools such as FMEA and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Experience in leading complex root cause investigations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong engineering background with expertise in discipline standards and hazard assessments.
• Exceptional technical writing skills for data-driven decision-making and KPI visualization.

Leadership:

• Extensive experience in developing and implementing reliability programs and training teams.
• Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Strategic Planning:

• Ability to formulate and achieve long-term strategic plans for asset reliability and maintenance.

Innovative Problem-Solving:

• Proven track record of implementing innovative solutions and leveraging new technologies to enhance reliability.

Advanced Analytical and Data Interpretation:

• Expertise in utilizing advanced analytical tools and software for predictive maintenance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships and influence senior management.

Financial Insight:

• Deep understanding of maintenance-related financial metrics, budget management, and cost-benefit analyses.

Continuous Improvement:

• Experience in delivering minor projects and system upgrades with a continuous improvement mindset.

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Extensive knowledge of industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance and safety enhancements.

Project Management:

• Experience managing large-scale projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and handling significant budgets.

Change Management:

• Experience leading cultural change initiatives and fostering continuous improvement.

Crisis Management and Resilience:

• Proven ability to manage reliability during critical incidents and develop resilience strategies.

Functional Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and statistical software (Minitab/JMP).

• Degree level qualification in reliability, asset management, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Membership in a relevant professional institution is desirable.
• Working towards or achieving Chartered Engineer status is advantageous.
• A Lean Six Sigma qualification is considered beneficial.
• Being a Certified Greenbelt is desirable.
• IOSHH Managing Safely certification is advantageous.

This is an opportunity to lead the development and implementation of innovative reliability engineering solutions within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. You will play a vital role in shaping our asset management strategy and enhancing plant performance across all UK facilities. If you are passionate about driving excellence and making a significant impact, we would like to hear from you.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

We are currently not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is a pioneering world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions, focusing on strategic markets such as automotive, aerospace, energy, industrial, electronics, and medical. Our materials are utilized in a multitude of products and applications, from smartphones and airplanes to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years of experience, we are developing world-leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts that provide environmental and societal benefits for our customers and markets while driving value for our shareholders.

Vision and Culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges daily. This underpins our core values of passion, innovation, and performance, which are central to our business. Our culture is shaped by collaboration, results-driven focus on customers, continuous improvement, and ethical practices. We recognize that every employee plays a crucial role in enabling us to achieve our growth strategy.

Sustainability is integral to our strategy. We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and positively impacting our local communities. We have recently received the prestigious Ecovadis Silver Award, recognizing our sustainability rating as being in the top 5% of over 75,000 companies. We are also proud to be recognized as a 'Disability Confident' employer.

Our aim is to provide support for accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. If you require assistance, advice, or wish to have a confidential discussion regarding any Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion matters, even before applying to Victrex, we are here to help.

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Please discuss flexible working options with us.