Reliability Systems Engineer- Defence

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Reliability Systems Engineer to join our team in the Defence sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our defence systems. This position requires a strong background in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) / Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM). The candidate must hold SC Clearance and be a British national.

Key Responsibilities

• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) / Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Perform detailed FMECA in compliance with standards such as MIL-STD-882 and MSG-3.
• Identify safety-critical components and assign appropriate criticality codes.
• Develop and maintain FMECA documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to mitigate identified risks and improve system reliability.
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Conduct RCM analysis to optimise maintenance schedules, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies based on RCM principles.
• Analyse maintenance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Work with maintenance teams to ensure the effective implementation of RCM strategies.
• General Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams.
• Participate in design reviews and provide reliability input.
• Conduct reliability testing and analysis.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in reliability engineering, preferably in the Defence sector.
• Proficiency in performing FMECA in compliance with MIL-STD-882 and MSG-3.
• Experience in conducting RCM analysis and developing maintenance strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• SC Clearance and British nationality.