Reliability Engineer

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Faurecia’s Forvia is seeking a Reliability Engineer at Fradley FIS in the UK to analyse plant machine reliability, perform data-driven predictive maintenance, run FMEA, conduct root-cause analysis and drive preventive maintenance to reduce downtime while protecting safety and the environment. You will also manage PLC and robot programming, maintenance planning, supplier relations and digital tool rollouts, while mentoring technicians and steering continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree with hands-on experience in plant reliability, FMEA, fault-tree analysis and reliability prediction in fast paced manufacturing, automotive preferred. To apply, tailor your CV to quantify improvements, show concrete outcomes, align with Forvia values and Net Zero goals, and highlight collaboration and learning.

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to analyse the reliability of the plant machine and equipment, performing data analysis to predict and control failures before they occur and to implement preventive actions to improve equipment reliability.   

Main Responsibilities:

▪    Perform data analysis across all machines to predict and control failures
▪    Identify and manage asset reliability and risks working to reduce risks
▪    Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to enhance reliability and reduce downtime
▪    Conduct FMEA (Failure modes and effects analysis) for all machines and equipment within the plant
▪    Perform root cause analysis to ensure lessons learnt and preventative maintain planning 
▪    Analyse mechanical, electrical, programing and operational problems on assigned equipment and make improvements and running adjustments to maintain maximum production output and quality levels.
▪    Provide advice on technical specifications for new equipment and modifications on existing equipment and facilities, enuring manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met. 
▪    Responsible for performing PLC programing and maintaining relevent documentation    
▪    Responsible for performing Robot programing and maintaining relevent documentation    
▪    Maintain and udpate machine Software as applicable to ensure equipment availability
▪    Support Training and develop of Maintenance Technicians in TPM, PLC programming and robot programming  
▪    Management of maintenance suppliers and subcontractors associated with equipment and facilities (cost versus budget, quality, cost and delivery objectives given to external companies, subcontracting activities)
▪    Support the implementation of new digital tools within the facility
▪    Participate in continuous improvement workshops (Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency) to propose and implement productivity, process and quality improvement actions 
▪    Replace a Maintenance technician when request in case of absence 
▪    Support Maintenance technician activities as and when required (shutdown work, contractors, absence cover) 
▪    During the pursuit of all duties the Forvia Code of Ethics and the Code of Management will be adhered to at all times.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

-    Educated to degree level (or equivalent) within an engineering related discipline. 
-    Previous experience of plant maintenance, reliability and preventative maintenance. 
-    Experience of reliability engineering processes (FMEA, Fault Tree, Statistical reliability prediction) 
-    Experience of working within a fast paced manufacturing environment essential and automotive industry experience desirable.

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.  
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. 
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. 
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility.  Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) 
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. 
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. 

Why join us

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.