University degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical)
3+ years of reliability experience in continuous process manufacturing
Familiar with condition monitoring tools (vibration analysis, ultrasonics, thermography)
Proven experience facilitating effective root cause failure analyses (RCFA)
Background in FMECA's and production loss analysis
Fluent in English with strong presentation and communication skills
Proficient with Maximo or similar CMMS, MS Office, and AutoCAD
Willingness to travel occasionally for knowledge sharing
Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
Operational or supervisory experience is beneficial
Responsibilities
Lead training on Maximo-integrated Maintenance Management System and Troubleshooting to enhance reliability programs
Participate in corporate reliability meetings and training to keep abreast of industry knowledge
Conduct corporate surveys and benchmarking as part of reliability assessments
Analyze production loss and maintenance cost data to target areas for improvement
Perform Pareto analyses on downtime and waste to identify reliability improvement opportunities
Initiate and develop a Condition Monitoring program using ultrasonic and vibration technologies
Oversee contractors for equipment modifications and ensure precision in installations
Support and train plant users on Maximo best practices and FMECA standards
Benefits
Health Insurance (including telehealth options)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Employee Support and Mental Wellness services
Short-term disability
401k Match
Paid vacation and floating days
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Engagement Events and Recognition Programs
Discounts and perks for employees
Diversity and inclusion emphasis within recruitment and employment practices
Full Job Description
Role: Reliability Engineer
Job Summary: To provide precise and prioritized reliability engineering services to work in a safe and productive manner, minimizing production losses and maintenance cost per unit, while supporting, promoting and demonstrating IKO's core values and leadership behaviors.
*This is a Safety Sensitive position. *
Compensation: $85k to $90k
Benefits
Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Employee Support and Mental Wellness
Short term disability
401k Match
Paid vacation
Floating days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards and Recognition
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts
Job Responsibilities
Lead training sessions on Maximo-integrated Maintenance Management System (MMS), 5-Why Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Troubleshooting to sustain Mechanical, Electrical, and Process FMECA/RCM programs aimed at reducing high-value production losses.
Participate in corporate reliability meetings, training, webinars, and SMRP events to stay current on reliability knowledge, tools, and methodologies.
Lead corporate surveys, questionnaires, and benchmarking initiatives as part of IKO's Reliability Assessments and continuous improvement strategy.
Analyze Prodac/Maximo interface data on production loss and maintenance cost to identify high-value targets for RCA, FMECA, and RCM efforts with the greatest return.
Perform detailed Pareto analyses of downtime, rate reduction, and waste to identify critical assets for reliability improvement and optimize shutdown PMs and spare parts strategies.
Champion and mature a self-sufficient Condition Monitoring program-starting with Ultrasonic Precision Lubrication and expanding to ultrasonic and vibration technologies-to reduce production losses and wear part spending.
Troubleshoot and design for reliability, oversee contractors for precision installation and commissioning, and monitor equipment modifications, upgrades, and critical parts.
Provide support and training to plant Maximo users, ensuring adherence to Maximo best practices and updating numerical criticality rankings per IKO FMECA standards.
Standardize PM and PdM task formats to align with FMECA failure modes, emphasizing condition-based inspections and efficient resource planning in Maximo.
Collaborate with other plants to develop, network, and optimize PM/PdM programs that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and total life cycle cost while prioritizing work orders based on production loss Pareto analysis.
Qualifications:
Completion of University degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical Engineering)
3 or more years of reliability experience in continuous process manufacturing environments.
Familiar with condition monitoring tools such as: vibration analysis, Ultrasonic, lubrication, thermography, etc..
Experience facilitating dozens of successful RCFA's.
Experience with: FMECA's, PM recommendations associated with preventing most probable Failure Modes, Production loss analysis, failure mitigation strategies, Spare Parts optimization supporting the PM tasks, etc.
Verbal and written fluency in English, effective presentation skills and ability to communicate well at all levels.
Proficiency with building standardized PM's & PdM's within Maximo or similar CMMS, MS Office, AutoCAD, etc.
Willing to travel on occasion to learn and share knowledge with other IKO sites.
Analytical skills with high level of accuracy and strong work ethics.
Operational and supervisory experience is a plus.
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;
This position requires the legal ability to work in the United States
Travel is occasionally requested
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About IKO Industries
IKO Industries is a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential and commercial roofing products, waterproofing, insulation systems and accessories. With over 70 years in the industry, IKO has a strong reputation for quality and innovation. The company operates in over 100 countries and has manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, and Asia. IKO is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also involved in various charitable initiatives, including supporting local communities and disaster relief efforts.
