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Reliability Engineer - Locomotive Manufacturing - Long Island

Rockville Centre, New York Permanent USD110,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
The Reliability Engineer will lead reliability measurement, performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across complex transportation systems. This individual will serve as the focal point for reliability reporting, failure trend analysis, corrective action effectiveness, and contractual performance compliance.
  • Join a growing rail technology organization
  • Take ownership of reliability strategy and data-driven decision making

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organization supporting critical transportation infrastructure throughout North America. The company develops and services highly engineered electromechanical and electronic systems used in demanding operating environments where reliability and performance are essential. With a reputation built on technical excellence, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships, they continue to invest in product development, operational improvement, and employee growth. Employees enjoy the opportunity to make a measurable impact while working on projects that support the future of transportation.

Job Description

  • Own reliability metrics, reporting, and performance analysis across multiple programs and product lines.
  • Calculate, monitor, and report key reliability KPIs, including MTBF, MDBF, and other contract-defined measurements.
  • Identify reliability trends, recurring failure modes, and emerging performance risks.
  • Lead the collection, validation, reconciliation, and analysis of failure data from multiple internal and external sources.
  • Maintain and improve FRACAS processes and reliability tracking systems.
  • Coordinate Failure Analysis Reports (FARs) and corrective action activities.
  • Prepare and present monthly reliability reports to management and key stakeholders.
  • Support Failure Review Board meetings with detailed analysis and actionable recommendations.
  • Lead and coordinate root cause investigations while engaging cross-functional technical teams.
  • Measure and validate the effectiveness of corrective actions through statistical analysis and performance monitoring.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, Field Service, Operations, Project Management, and customer organizations to improve reliability outcomes.
  • Support customer discussions by providing accurate, traceable, and data-driven reliability information.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Reliability Engineering, RAM/RAMS, FRACAS management, quality engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience within rail, transportation, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, or other reliability-driven industries preferred.
  • Strong understanding of reliability statistics, failure rate analysis, Weibull analysis, and reliability modeling.
  • Proven experience supporting root cause investigations and corrective action programs.
  • Experience working within contract-driven or highly regulated environments preferred.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Strong data management and reporting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to travel to customer facilities and operational sites as required.



What's on Offer

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-supported Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA).
  • 401(k) plan with company match beginning on day one.
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and family leave programs.
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile transportation and rail programs.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional decision-making.
  • Long-term career growth within a growing and innovative engineering organization.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented workplace culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.



Contact
Connor Colombo
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111647

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Maintenance, Reliability
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Rockville Centre
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Connor Colombo
Job Reference
JN-092026-7111647
 

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