Head of Reliability

Requisition ID: 40839

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Job Location(s):

Tallahassee, FL, US

Job Description
Define and deploy reliability growth strategy for Danfoss Turbocor Compressors (DTC)
Develop cutting-edge reliability processes and methods to secure business success
Lead reliability activities in new product development and other engineering practices
Reduce field failures by working on product reliability and R&D quality processes
Reduce warranty costs
Assist in managing customer reliability crises
Job Responsibilities
Develop reliability processes / methods and Lead the reliability efforts in product development and engineering activities
Establish reliability goals and plans
Lead reliability engineering efforts with project teams to support design for reliability, validation and qualification of product reliability
Facilitate cross-functional risk assessments (e.g. DFMEA) in product life cycle (from design, development to product continuous improvements)
Carry out or oversight endurance tests
Deploy the Reliability Growth Analysis method (reliability level validation during product development)
Monitoring reliability performance in new products in the stage of M5-M6 to ensure early trend of reliability issues being addressed
Work closely with DTC Quality System and Utilize the issue tracking databases to monitor the products reliability performance. Build the plan to reduce the field defects by leading multi-department workshops (Quality, R&D, Applications, Sales and Operation), follow-up meetings, brainstorming, to reinforce product reliability
Develop quality and reliability data analysis methods and tools
Identify early trend of reliability/quality issues by closely monitoring quality/reliability data
Actively lead/participate investigations on reliability issues
Promote knowledge-sharing on reliability issues within the various departments
Help solve reliability problems
Analyze risks: statistical studies using statistical tools and database
Coordinate internal players in the event of a reliability crisis to resolve the problem quickly and efficiently
Monitor ongoing actions of reliability issues and ensure their resolution
Reliability Benchmarking
Benchmark DTC legacy products and industrial equivalent products reliability performance
Define reliability benchmarking requirement
Evaluate necessary provisions with Finance, Quality and the DTC leadership team in the event of customer compensation requests and follow up on compensation agreements
Communicate reliability related topics to customers under the direction of DTC leadership team
Understand and comply with quality policy, procedures and instructions to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals and environmental well-being
Background & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial, software, physics or equivalent
Minimum of 10 years industry experiences in Reliability, Quality, or R&D
Knowledgeable in advanced reliability tools such as Reliability Prediction, Reliability Diagram, FMEA, Fault Tree, Weibull, HALT and ALT test methodologies, FRACAS (Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System), and 8D problem solving.
Hand-on experience with a pragmatic approach working with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications: (Education, Skills, Experience, and/or Languages that are nice to have but not required):

Experiences in highly mechanical-electronics (Mechatronics) products in the field of reliability, quality or engineering

Language and Communication:

Fluently read, speak and write in English
Ability to articulate and communicate effectively on complex or sensitive issues from the details to strategies to the company leadership team, vendors and customers
Ability to express oneself effectively in front of groups internally and externally
Master effective written and oral communication on different issues including disputing
Ability to prepare program summaries for peer, executive, or customer reviews. Able to plan, organize and facilitate efficient working-level and review level meetings

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong analytical skills. Must have basic project co-ordination skills and a personal drive to offer data-based directions
Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

Bonus system
Paid vacation
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Communication package
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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