Manager, Maintenance & Reliability
DigiKey is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit our benefits and perks page.______________________________________________________________________Position Overview:A Manager of Maintenance & Reliability will oversee a team of technicians with a focus on ensuring equipment availability, identifying and eliminating equipment failures, and planning, scheduling, and performing maintenance. This role will leverage reliability-centered maintenance best practices, such as Preventative Maintenance Optimization (PMO), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and ensure uninterrupted availability of assets in DigiKey’s Product Distribution Center.This is an essential onsite position, which requires regular onsite attendance.Responsibilities:Equipment Availability Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and reliability practices to enhance the performance and lifespan of automation equipment. Oversee the planning, execution, and documentation of preventative and corrective maintenance activities. Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules and protocols to minimize equipment downtime and operational disruptions. Implement reliability-centered maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize equipment reliability and efficiency. Team leadership Lead a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support. Promote a culture of safety, ensuring that maintenance procedures adhere to safety best practices and company policies. Enhance and maintain a training program with our 3rd party vendors Coordinate with equipment vendors and service providers for repairs, parts procurement, training, and technical support. Reliability Centered Maintenance Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, potential issues, and areas for improvement. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) of failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence or reduce severity. Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on components of the system to identify potential failure points and remediations. Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in reliability engineering. Records and Reporting Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and reliability metrics. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including overall equipment effectives (OEE), technician utilization, and system availability to track reliability trends and performance metrics. Prepare and present routine reports to senior management on...