Reliability Engineer

Dyson Reliability EngineerAct as Dyson's 'early warning system'—spot reliability and quality trends in the field, update relevant business areas, and drive quick, effective closure of new issues to minimize disruption.Main Accountabilities & Supporting ActivitiesIdentify and Resolve New Product FailuresAnalyze weekly part usage, repair, and retail returns data for the Americas (focus: USA, support: Canada, Mexico, and other South/Central American countries as needed).Investigate customer comments on failed parts; produce Pareto analyses to highlight key failure modes and communicate issues for resolution.Collaborate with Market Insights Analyst on online review sentiment analysis; share insights to inform product development.Proactively seek opportunities to improve product reliability and quality, prioritizing USA but supporting other regions.Arrange collection and analysis of failed samples; conduct engineering Pareto analyses and escalate findings for resolution.Review call center/service center data (1st/3rd party) across the Americas, pinpoint reliability improvements for existing products, and prioritize development efforts. Maintain contact with centers to track emerging issues.Provide regular feedback to call center and repair center teams on recording critical customer fault data.Work within the global team to develop/drive design improvements, ensuring timely, effective communication with engineering and quality teams in SE Asia and the UK.Contribute technically to product improvement efforts; ensure solutions are high-quality, proven, and clearly documented.Support New Product Development and LaunchAudit new models pre-launch; share feedback with business areas.Assist Market Insights Analyst in product trials; investigate and support design improvement for issues arising in your territory.Monitor product launches for trends; identify and communicate failures early for swift resolution.Annual Reliability TargetsIdentify opportunities to improve reliability/quality in your territory to meet Dyson's goals.Deliver daily/weekly issue reports; 'own' issue close-out with business stakeholders.Investigate product safety issues as directed.General Territory Engineering SupportAct as the engineering contact point across the Americas, providing expertise on product, technology, and general engineering principles.Support PR and James Dyson Foundation initiatives with engineering expertise.Serve as territory expert for global RDD, supplying region-specific knowledge.Additional DutiesTake on new activities relevant to the role's purpose as needed.Drive operational improvements and create supporting documentation.Think creatively to spot opportunities for improvement.Proactively identify and solve problems.Individual QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or an engineering-based design subject.SkillsGood technical strength across mechanical engineering areas with an understanding of basic electrical principles and, ideally, basic electronics.Basic statistical skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.Willing and able to travel internally in the Americas region and internationally.Valid PassportCompetenciesGood communication skills, both written and oral and on both a technical and non-technical level.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Analytical ability, both in engineering terms and more general problem solving.Adaptable and flexible.Creative and methodical problem solverCompensation: $81,600 - $102,000 annually + bonus opportunityBenefitsAt Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it's about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you're in and the moments that matter.Financial benefits:401K with up to a 4% matchCompany paid Life Insurance and AD&DFlexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)Lifestyle benefits:Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation TimePre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)Generous Child Care Leave ProgramWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramDyson Product DiscountsHealth benefits:Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage OptionsVision & Dental CoverageCompany paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityDyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.