Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Lead Reliability Engineer

Albertsons Companies, Inc.$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
  • Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles (RCM, FMEA, RCA, TPM).
  • Proficiency with CMMS platforms and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
  • Preferred Certifications: CMRP, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, CRE.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct root cause analysis on high-cost failures and downtime situations.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
  • Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS data.
  • Analyze equipment performance trends and downtime data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Support planning and scheduling teams to prioritize maintenance activities.
  • Facilitate cross-departmental initiatives to align maintenance and operations around performance goals.
  • Champion lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k)
  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
  • Leaders invested in your training and career development
  • Inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manufacturing Reliability Engineer is responsible for enhancing equipment reliability and driving a unified, plant-wide continuous improvement strategy across Maintenance, Operations, Safety, Quality, and Training. This role ensures that reliability-centered maintenance practices are implemented and sustained, while fostering collaboration across departments to reduce downtime, improve asset performance, and support a culture of operational excellence. Indirect supervision/direction for maintenance personnel as well as other support personnel in the department, in order to and ensure maintainability of equipment, processes, facilities and other systems.

Main responsibilities:

Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
  • Conduct root cause analysis on high-cost failures, high-downtime situations, and selected minor repetitive downtime situations that are initiated by defined triggers in order to identify options for engineering solutions.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to eliminate chronic equipment issues.
  • Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS data and condition monitoring tools.
  • Analyze equipment performance trends and downtime data to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
  • Support planning and scheduling teams to ensure maintenance activities are prioritized and executed efficiently.
  • Collaborate with OEMs and vendors to improve equipment design, maintainability, and spare parts strategies.

Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement
  • Facilitate cross-departmental initiatives that align maintenance, operations, safety, quality, and training around shared performance goals.
  • Champion lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, improve process stability, and enhance equipment uptime.
  • Partner with safety and quality teams to ensure reliability improvements also support compliance and risk reduction.
  • Integrate operator care and autonomous maintenance practices into frontline training and daily routines.

Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Review computerized maintenance equipment history data and production downtime system data to accumulate, trend, and analyze performance data. Modify collection procedures and codes to ensure capture is complete, coordinating with maintenance supervision and production management on any system changes.
  • Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor progress on reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct life-cycle cost analysis and asset criticality assessments to guide capital investment and maintenance strategies.

Training & Culture Development
  • Support the development of technical training programs for maintenance and operations personnel.
  • Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and proactive problem-solving across all levels of the organization.
  • Mentor maintenance and operations teams on reliability best practices and continuous improvement tools.
  • Review PPM data vs. equipment histories to identify tasks that need adjustment to frequencies or task details and verify completion quality standards are met working with the maintenance supervision.
  • Participate in the integrated maintenance processes to facilitate action plans that will improve the organization's ability to reduce operating costs and improve reliability.
  • Utilize computerized techniques including pareto analyses and spreadsheet and graphic analysis to identify opportunities for reducing the occurrence and duration of plant productivity losses.
  • Determine/review equipment lubrication requirements, methods, and frequencies to optimize equipment and component operating life. Establishing a precision lubrication model.
  • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of predictive maintenance analysis techniques including vibration analysis, thermography scans, ultrasound techniques, corrosion analysis, and fatigue rate analysis.
  • Participate in review/approval process of all new capital equipment and major modifications to ensure that proper maintainability aspects are considered
  • Conduct analysis of spare parts program to increase level of standardization and interchangeability.
  • Support the establishment of a skills evaluation and training strategy for plant personnel that will enhance performance capabilities.
  • Assist in improving readiness of drawing files for maintenance use.
  • Assist in analyzing work productivity of maintenance personnel to ensure proper focus on continuing improvement; including will be work sampling.
  • Conduct life-cycle cost analysis on high-cost components and spare parts.
  • Actively partner with the plant production team to drive reliability improvements.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
  • Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles (RCM, FMEA, RCA, TPM).
  • Proficiency with CMMS platforms and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
  • Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
    • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
    • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

We also provide a variety of benefits including:
  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Associate discounts
  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
  • Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
  • An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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About the Team

Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:] Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

About Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. Careers

Join the vibrant team at Albertsons Companies, Inc., a leading name in the retail industry, where job opportunities abound and career growth is not just a possibility but a promise. As one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity, innovation, and leadership.

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At Albertsons Companies, Inc., you will be part of a dynamic team that pushes the boundaries of what a retailer can accomplish. With positions ranging from entry-level to senior management, our company offers a path for every ambitious professional eager to advance their career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

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We believe in nurturing the potential of our employees through targeted development programs and leadership training. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our comprehensive benefits package, which supports both personal and professional development. Additionally, our diversity training ensures that everyone, from interns to executives, understands and values the richness that different perspectives bring to our company.

Innovate with Us

Innovation is at the heart of Albertsons Companies, Inc. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology implementations in our stores or pioneering sustainability practices, our team is always at the forefront of the industry. Join us and contribute to our mission of redefining the grocery shopping experience for millions of customers nationwide.

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Our employees are our greatest asset, and we empower each one to contribute ideas that drive change and improve our operations. Albertsons Companies, Inc. is not just a company; it’s a community where each member’s input is valued and where every job role is essential to our collective success.

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Whether you’re looking for a direct hiring position, an internship, or a leadership role, Albertsons Companies, Inc. offers a variety of job opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. Our team is continuously expanding, and we are always on the lookout for passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players.

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