Reliability Engineer

GENERAL DYNAMICS Defense Products and Tactical Systems – Canada employs 1,500 people across four sites near major highways in Repentigny, St-Augustin, Nicolet, and Valleyfield. We value the skills and commitment of our employees. In return, we provide a stimulating work environment that continuously evolves while respecting well-established values.

Our concern for product quality, innovation, and our high level of technical expertise significantly contributes to making our company a global leader in the development and manufacturing of ammunition and propellants for military forces. We hold certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, demonstrating our commitment to continuous improvement, health & safety, and the environment.

SUMMARY

The incumbent is responsible for the reliability program of the plant's equipment. They must analyze the state of the machines, establish a maintenance plan, prioritize work based on the criticality of the machines, and follow up on established action plans.

TASKS

• Maintain an up-to-date list of our equipment and their criticality;
• Identify critical spare parts;
• Establish a maintenance strategy for each equipment;
• Establish a diagnostic regarding the state of each equipment;
• Identify and follow up on the action plans of SPoFs;
• Perform AMDEC equipment;
• Carry out and follow up on TPM activities;
• Supervise the plan for updating preventive, autonomous, and predictive maintenance programs;
• Make recommendations to the project office regarding the improvement and reliability of equipment;
• Recommend standardization strategies to engineering;
• Conduct reliability studies;
• Prepare service calls and supervise work related to reliability;
• Propose a plan for treating obsolescence;
• Follow up on major component warranties;
• Measure the failure frequency of critical equipment (MTBF);
• Analyze the TRG of equipment;
• Be familiar with and implement RDP/8D analysis methods;
• The reliability engineer does not have the responsibility for the design of equipment but can suggest improvements to engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or a technical education combined with relevant experience;
• Have 5 to 8 years of experience in the manufacturing sector (support, equipment design, or improvement);
• Good French-English written and spoken communication (easily communicate with our units and suppliers);
• Knowledge in failure analysis and continuous improvement (LEAN);
• Knowledge or expertise in vibration, lubrication, oil analysis, thermography, or ultrasonics;
• Autonomy, diligence, and accountability;
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal abilities;
• Ability and interest to act as a change agent.
• The incumbent must perform quality work, safely, and in respect of the environment, all in accordance with the integrated management system (ESSQ) and other organizational directives. It is also necessary to acquire, apply, and maintain skills in environmental, health, and safety, and quality.