The Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for leading the development and execution of reliability strategies for mechanical systems across marine platforms, including commercial ships, offshore vessels, and naval fleets. This role ensures equipment such as propulsion systems, gearboxes, HVAC units, pumps, valves, and auxiliary machinery meets performance, safety, and lifecycle requirements. The engineer applies advanced reliability engineering methodologies, leads critical failure investigations, and mentors cross-functional teams to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance, and ensure compliance with marine standards and classification society rules.
Lead the development and implementation of reliability programs for high-value marine mechanical equipment
Perform complex reliability modeling (e.g., Weibull analysis, RBD, LCC, Monte Carlo simulations) to support engineering decisions
Oversee reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and condition-based maintenance (CBM) program deployment
Manage and lead root cause failure analyses (RCFA), FMEA, FTA, and risk assessments across critical systems
Interface with OEMs, ship operators, and classification societies (e.g., ABS, DNV, Lloyd’s Register) to ensure compliance and support audits
Lead the evaluation of field failure data, maintenance records, and test results to identify systemic reliability issues
Define key reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, availability, cost of unreliability) and drive improvement initiatives
Contribute to the design and qualification of equipment through design-for-reliability (DfR) and lifecycle support input
Guide data collection strategies, including sensor deployment and predictive analytics using IoT and digital twin platforms
Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers and reliability technicians
Support dry dock, retrofit, and fleet modernization programs with reliability insights
Reliability leadership for propulsion and auxiliary mechanical systems
Lifecycle cost and risk-based maintenance optimization
Classification and regulatory compliance (ABS, DNV, IMO, ISO 20815)
Failure analytics, field data integration, and predictive reliability
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field (required)
Master’s degree or certifications (e.g., ASQ CRE, CMRP, RCM2 Facilitator) highly preferred
Experience:
7+ years of experience in reliability engineering or marine mechanical maintenance
Extensive knowledge of shipboard systems, lifecycle engineering, and fleet maintenance strategies
Proven experience interfacing with classification societies, OEMs, and ship operators on reliability matters
Technical Skills:
Expertise in FMEA, FTA, Weibull, LCC, RCM, and condition monitoring techniques
Proficiency with software tools like ReliaSoft, Minitab, MATLAB, Python, or SAP APM
Strong understanding of marine system failure mechanisms, criticality assessments, and spares optimization
Familiarity with CBM technologies: vibration, oil, thermography, and acoustic emissions
Soft Skills:
Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Strategic thinking with hands-on troubleshooting capabilities
Able to influence cross-functional teams and align stakeholders across engineering and operations
High attention to detail with a proactive, data-driven mindset