Job Description Summary

The Sr. Mechanical Reliability Engineer plays a key role in implementing Reliability strategy at the Huntsville Site. This role reports to the Site Facilities Engineering Manager in a new PSM-covered plant and will facilitate RCM studies to develop and implement asset strategies to increase equipment availability and drive OEE improvement. The Sr. Mechanical Reliability Engineer will support production, maintenance, and capital projects while acting as a mentor and subject matter expert for Reliability processes. Practical knowledge of reliability processes (RCFA, FMEA, LCCA) and predictive technologies (ultrasound, vibration analysis, thermography).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Reliability Strategy & RCM Deployment

Lead sustainable RCM implementation across the site and own the deployment of reliability strategies to meet or exceed compliance and regulatory requirements
Define and maintain asset strategies and reliability standards that align with plant performance goals

Predictive & Preventive Maintenance

Evaluate and apply predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies (e.g., vibration, ultrasound, thermography) to monitor asset health
Analyze equipment performance using Pareto methods to prioritize work activities and resource allocation
Develop and refine preventive maintenance (PM) work procedures to be executed by maintenance technicians

Reliability Support for Plant Changes & Projects

Support Management of Change (MOC) activities from a reliability perspective, ensuring long-term asset performance and risk mitigation
Partner with Capital Project Engineering to define specifications and reliability/maintainability standards for new and modified equipment

Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving

Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) teams
Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance for unusual, chronic, or high-impact equipment problems
Work with Reliability Specialists and Maintenance Technicians to address deviations in equipment performance and implement corrective actions

Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement

Collect and analyze reliability data, maintenance costs, and failure histories to identify trends, bad actors, and improvement opportunities
Use insights from data to drive continuous improvement initiatives, cost reductions, and increased equipment uptime

Coaching, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Actively coach and mentor others to build reliability knowledge, facilitate learning, and prevent repeat failures
Effectively communicate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering on reliability strategies, plant performance measures, and asset objectives
Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive adherence to reliability best practices

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering or a related technical field
OR a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of reliability experience in a chemical manufacturing site

Experience

Overall minimum of 5 years of reliability experience in a chemical manufacturing site

Desired Characteristics

Technical & Reliability Expertise

Practical knowledge of reliability processes such as RCFA, FMEA, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
Hands-on experience with predictive technologies including ultrasound, vibration analysis, and thermography
Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance work management processes
CMRP or CRL certification strongly preferred

Experience & Industry Background

10–15 years of reliability experience in a chemical manufacturing environment is highly desired
Familiarity with highly regulated, process-intensive operations

Behavioral & Leadership Traits

Humble: respectful, receptive to feedback, agile, and eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, and is committed to achieving results
Leadership through influence: strong communicator, effective decision-maker, collaborative across functions
Problem solver: analytical, challenges existing processes, and applies critical thinking to complex issues

Work Style & Flexibility

Ability and willingness to work off-shift, as required
Ability to assume additional responsibilities and adapt to changing plant priorities

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Sr Mechanical Reliability Engineer (Chemical Plant)