Reliability and Maintainability Systems Engineer

Reliability and Maintainability Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense & Space (BDS) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) Engineer to join our Vertical Lift team in Ridley Park PA as part of the Chinook program a cornerstone of military aviation known for its exceptional versatility and performance.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that the Chinook helicopter meets stringent reliability and maintainability standards throughout its lifecycle. Your expertise will be critical in conducting comprehensive data and reliability analyses developing effective maintenance strategies and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify and address potential failure modes. The ideal candidate will combine a solid foundation in R&M principles with strong data management coding statistical analysis and data visualization skills. The role involves analyzing field maintenance records and sensor data to uncover trends predict failures and drive data-informed decisions to improve aircraft reliability and availability. Join us in supporting the Chinook program and contributing to the success of missions around the world as part of our dedicated team in Ridley Park.

Position Responsibilities:

• Reliability Predictions and Analysis: Develop and maintain reliability predictions for systems and components utilizing statistical methods and historical data to forecast performance. Conduct detailed reliability assessments and analyses to evaluate the performance and durability of Chinook systems and components throughout their lifecycle.

• Failure Mode and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA): Lead and perform FMECAs to identify potential failure modes their criticality effects and develop strategies to mitigate risks

• Failure Analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA): Support and lead failure analysis investigate and identify root causes (RC) develop and implement corrective actions (CA). Monitor the RCCA to ensure the corrective actions are effective and sustainable. Continue improving the Chinook Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) process.

• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM): Apply RCM principles including Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3) principles to ensure that the Chinook helicopter is maintained at its inherent levels of reliability and safety while supporting optimization activities

• Data Analysis & Modeling: Perform detailed analysis of field maintenance records failure reports sensor data and operational logs to identify reliability trends failure modes and performance anomalies. Apply statistical analysis (e.g. Weibull analysis reliability curves) and machine learning to forecast system and component performance.

• Database Management: Utilize expertise in relational databases and big data systems to manage extract and manipulate large volume of unstructured and structured data.

• Coding and Automation: Write scripts (Python R code SQL Visual Basic HTML etc.) to automate data extraction data cleansing or transformation and data analysis. Develop and maintain tools to improve data quality processing and keep a healthy R&M ecosystem.

• Reporting & Visualization: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using data visualization tools to communicate key reliability metrics trends and findings.

• Statistical Analysis: Apply knowledge of statistical concepts and applicability to reliability and maintainability products.

• Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with design safety systems logistics engineering team and technical publications to ensure that reliability and maintainability considerations are integrated into the product development process

• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure that all R&M activities are well-documented and comply with relevant industry standards and regulations

• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance reliability and maintainability processes and practices

• Training and Support: Provide training and support to maintenance personnel and other stakeholders on R&M principles and best practices

• Customer Interaction: Engage with customers and end-users to gather feedback on reliability and maintenance issues and incorporate their insights into R&M strategies.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements therefore a US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is Person includes US Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology) Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Physics Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement .(Bachelors and typically 2 or more years related work experience)

• 1 years experience performing Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering tasks functions and analysis (RCM/MSG-3 FMEA/FMECA FRACAS RCCA Predictions etc.)

• 1 years experience in data analytics data science data visualization database management

• 1 years experience using Microsoft Excel in an engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills & Experience):

• Education: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Reliability Engineering Data Science Industrial Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.

• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in R&M methodologies including Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Maintenance Steering Group-3 (MSG-3) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) Maintenance Engineering Analysis (MEA) and Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)

• Familiarity with the CH-47 Chinook rotorcraft or similar aircraft including an understanding of their operational capabilities maintenance requirements and systems integration

• Experience in working with rotorcraft systems or related technologies is highly desirable

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in reliability predictions data analysis data visualization and statistical methods

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with reliability analysis software tools (e.g. Excel WRR RAMC etc.)

• Proficiency in data management systems as well as proficiency in programing using standard engineering software (e.g. R Python SQL or similar)

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders

• Certifications: Professional certifications related to reliability engineering (e.g. Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or similar) may be preferred

• Teamwork and Leadership: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead projects or initiatives related to reliability and maintainability

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 2 - Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications .

Level 3 - Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications .

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

• Best in class 401(k) plan: well match your contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting.

• Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted along with any match-eligible contributions they make for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for level 2: $87550 - $118450

Summary pay range for level 3: $104550 - $141450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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