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Position Title: Reliability Engineer III-Appleton WI

Date: Aug 13, 2024

Location: Appleton, WI, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Reliability Engineer III-Appleton WI in Appleton, WI

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About the Group

?Reliability Engineering is a sub-discipline of Systems Engineering that emphasizes dependability in the lifecycle management of a product. Reliability describes the ability of a system or component to function under stated conditions for a specified ???????period of time. The main objectives of Reliability Engineering are to apply engineering knowledge and specialist techniques to prevent or to reduce the likelihood or frequency of failures, and to identify and correct the causes of failures that occur despite the efforts to prevent them. The Gulfstream Reliability Engineering function is responsible for performing the required reliability analyses, for coordinating failure reporting and corrective action on developmental and in-service programs and tracking reliability performance of key in-service components.


  • Excellent communication and computer skills

  • Experience with quality fundamentals

  • Experience conducting RCCA investigations


Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Reliability or technical discipline required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 6 years experience as a Reliability Engineer or related experience. Demonstrated experience calculating aircraft reliability performance parameters.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for participating in the planning, coordination, performance of design, and analysis of engineering data supporting the development and evolution of Gulfstream Reliability products and related issues regardless of complexity.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  • Share responsibility for reviewing and maintaining Reliability databases including preparation and presentation to internal and external customers.


  • Offer reliability program technical recommendations on behalf of Gulfstream.


  • Under limited supervision, develop and specify new aircraft reliability requirements in the associated Design Specification and Statement of Work (SOW) for new component(s)/system(s).


  • Review supplier Request for Proposal responses for various aircraft component(s)/system(s) and assists in the supplier rating and selection process.


  • Act independently to develop own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.


  • Develop standards and guides to support Reliability activities.


  • Mentor other team members concerning Reliability processes and procedures.


  • Actively seek and work to implement improvements in daily processes.


  • Maintain a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product.


  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrated basic knowledge of statistical analysis techniques such Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time Between Unscheduled Removals (MTBUR).


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    Additional Information

    Requisition Number: 221165

    Category: Engineering

    Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

    Shift: First

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Posting End Date: 08/30/2024

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

    Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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    Who We Are Looking For 

    General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

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