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Ross Dillon — Reliability Engineer

Name: Ross Dillon
Job title: Reliability Engineer
Employer: Cranswick
Qualification: MEng Mechanical Engineering.
What does a Reliability engineer do?

As a reliability engineer I get to work along side our asset manager to better perform maintenance in the factory. Working in a fast paced environment has allowed me to get involved in a range of projects from machinery installation to data tracking dashboards.

After you qualified, did it take long to find a job?

I started at this role a week after completing my course. While I was in university I started to actively apply to jobs to get stuck straight in.

What’s the best thing about your job?

No day is the same, the quick changing environment makes for exciting opportunities.

Has your salary changed since then – if not do you see salary progression?

My salary is reviewed every 6 months in line with my performance/development.

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

I see myself in a management role, working with a team of engineers to deliver an effective engineering service to a food manufacturing site. This will allow me to gain further experience in driving long-term improvements, while retaining focus on day-to-day tasks.