Reliability Engineer IV

JOB TITLE: Reliability Engineer IV



LOCATION: Gainesville, TX



PAY RATE: $100,000 - $105,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Full Time)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Performs MTBF, MTBUR, and FMEA calculations for reliability engineering of mechanical systems.

• Defines test methods for new and novel designs based on expected failure modes.

• Defines lifecycle acceptance criteria for seat components and mechanisms.

• Performs statistics and probability analysis for Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA).

• Builds reliability prediction models to evaluate product functionality.

• Performs Accelerated Stress Testing (AST) and replicates product malfunctions under controlled conditions for failure diagnosis.

• Applies data analysis techniques including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiment (DoE), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

• Provides technical approvals of maturity test plans and test reports and assesses completed test results for acceptability.

• Contributes to developing engineering solutions to failures observed during the life cycle of seats and components.

• Serves as a reliability specialist assisting in Technical audits, MER, and Design reviews.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related engineering degree, or minimum of 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.

• 9 years of experience in reliability engineering or related experience.

• Solid understanding of Mechanical Systems.

• Basic understanding of electrical systems.

• Knowledge of Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RMA) principles.

• Proficiency in data analysis techniques including RCFA, AST, FMEA, DoE, FTA, and MTTF.

• Preferred: Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) experience.

• Preferred: Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) experience.

• Preferred: Statistical Analysis (Weibull, Binomial, Poisson, etc.) experience.

• Preferred: Knowledge of CAD systems (Pro-Engineer and CATIA).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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