Reliability Engineer

Purpose

A highly skilled and analytical engineer, instrumental in advancing production equipment reliability and operational excellence across manufacturing systems, ensuring optimal performance, reduced downtime, and sustained efficiency through data-driven maintenance strategies and engineering innovation.

Job Description

1. Support maintenance on complex repair issues.
2. Provide documentation and training to enhance workforce capabilities.
3. Investigate alternatives to high-cost wear items and repair parts, including substitutions, new materials, and methods.
4. Conduct root cause analysis on repetitive equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
5. Implement and support predictive technologies to reduce unplanned downtime, including procedures and documentation.
6. Develop and optimize preventative maintenance programs, ensuring correct tasks and frequencies are documented and followed.
7. Assist engineering with equipment modifications, new designs, and capital project justifications.
8. Champion and educate benefits of predictive maintenance across multiple technical and operational departments.

Basic Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
2. 5-10 years of experience with manufacturing equipment, with a focus on maintenance and reliability.
3. Experience in industrial environments.
4. Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
5. Proficiency in reliability tools and methodologies.
6. Strong data analysis skills using tools like Excel, Power BI, or statistical software.
7. Ability to interpret failure data and develop actionable insights.
8. Skilled in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
9. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
10. Experience in planning and executing reliability improvement initiatives.
11. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
13. Ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, production, and engineering teams.
14. Capable of presenting technical findings and recommendations to leadership.
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.