Reliability Manager

Role Description The Reliability Manager at Wolf's Den Engineering is responsible for overseeing reliability practices across engineering projects in a part-time, remote capacity. This role involves developing and maintaining reliability frameworks, reviewing system designs for potential failure modes, and recommending improvements to increase system uptime and performance.

The Reliability

Manager collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to analyze data, track reliability metrics, and implement preventive and corrective actions. Day-to-day tasks include conducting reliability risk assessments, supporting root-cause investigations, updating documentation and standards, and preparing clear reports and recommendations for stakeholders. The role also includes mentoring team members on reliability best practices and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong background in reliability engineering, system engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with reliability analysis methods (e.g., FMEA, RAM analysis, fault tree analysis) and reliability modeling tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation using spreadsheets, scripting languages, or statistical software.
• Solid understanding of maintenance strategies, condition monitoring, and asset lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reports, presentations, and collaboration with distributed teams.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines on a part-time schedule.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations for reliability and safety in engineering environments.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, or a related discipline; advanced degree or reliability certification (e.g., CRE) is a plus.
• Experience in leading or supporting reliability programs in an engineering, manufacturing, or technology organization is highly beneficial.