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Leading the implementation of reliability initiatives at the regional level, driving initiatives to achieve optimized asset utilization, and cost improvements and enhance operational efficiency.\nThis role will lead and drive continuous improvement projects to elevate the reliability and performance of factory assets and structures at an organizational level.\nCollaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency-driven initiatives, ensuring a holistic approach to enhancement. Implementing and standardizing Reliability KPIs across the plants and ensuring a focus on tangible outcomes that directly impact business performance.\nDrive IPS strategy, develop roadmap, and performance metrics. Assure sustainability of the system after implementation, driving routines of audits and action plans to close the gaps.\nIdentify opportunities for minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies. Implement predictive maintenance methodologies to address potential issues before they impact day-to-day operations, ensuring uninterrupted productivity.\nDefine standardized maintenance strategies activities and standard management routines related to PdM and fault diagnosis. Provide a deployment plan and route map across the plants.\nAnalyze existing operational costs and mechanical stores with a focus on implementing and managing innovative and effective cost-saving strategies. Ensure and manage resource utilization is maximized without compromising the reliability of operations.\nDevise and execute strategies to optimize the lifecycles of factory assets and structures. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to integrate reliability seamlessly into the design and planning phases, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.\nProvide input to a Risk Management framework, anticipating reliability-related risks that could disrupt plant operations and help the plants to develop proactive solutions to mitigate these risks.\nSpearheaded transformative digital initiatives utilizing the IPS Reliability method for predictive maintenance. Implement state-of-the-art technologies to amplify asset monitoring, performance analysis, and maintenance strategies, fostering a digitally optimized operational environment.\nUtilize and apply techniques such as Six Sigma, Applied and Advanced Statistics, Predictive/Proactive Analysis & Tools, RCM, FMEA, FEMECA, WCM Advanced Tools, Weibull Analysis, Analytics tools, artificial intelligence, neural networks, and machine learning for innovation.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nProven experience as a Reliability Engineer or similar role in an industrial or manufacturing setting.\nStrong knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance principles and techniques.\nProficiency in using predictive maintenance tools and technologies.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.\nEffective communication and collaboration abilities.\nFamiliarity with industry standards and regulations.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Reliability Engineering or a related field.\nCertification in Reliability Engineering (CRE) or equivalent.\nExperience with SAP-PM and Prometheus\nExperience with reliability software and data analysis tools.\nKnowledge of Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.\nKnowledge of cost analysis and budget management.\n#LI-NM1\n#LI-HYBRID\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.\nIngredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. 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