Senior Instruments Engineer (Reliability)

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Analyzes product failures for root causes, proposes corrective actions, prepares failure and analysis report and maintains reliability control database on product success/failure history. Utilizes statistical methods such as linear regression and standard deviation to evaluate compliance with reliability numerical requirements. Participates in design reviews of new products and continues review of proposed changes affecting product baseline data. Prepares reliability section of technical proposals, including manpower estimates and scheduling. Reviews preliminary reports and waivers, deviations and engineering change proposals for compliance with contractual requirements Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve Group’s products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related discipline. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Has in-depth knowledge of DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements. Acts as a mentor or advisory resource for colleagues with less experience; may run small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad Program/ Department/Section guidelines and policies. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. May have formal, but limited, supervision of team members at a Department level to include verification of time cards, oversight of daily tasks/schedules and input into performance appraisals. May be the primary customer contact for assigned area of responsibility. Requires a college or university degree in Engineering. May be entry level for those with an advanced degree. Typically requires 4 to 7 years of relevant experience.