Regional Reliability EngineerLocation: Logan, UT (Primary) | Support for Smithfield, UT as needed
Travel: 10-20% regional travel monthly | 5-15% annual travel outside the region
Relocation: Candidates relocating 50+ miles are eligible for a $10,000 relocation bonus plus a comprehensive relocation package
This position is responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, asset availability, and manufacturing performance through proactive maintenance strategies, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional leadership skills, and a passion for improving uptime, reducing operational risk, and building world-class reliability programs.
Key ResponsibilitiesAsset Reliability & Lifecycle Management- Develop and implement regional reliability strategies to improve asset performance and operational efficiency.
- Drive standardized asset lifecycle management practices to optimize reliability and total cost of ownership.
- Identify and execute opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and long-term operational performance.
- Establish and reinforce component and engineering standards across facilities.
Reliability Engineering & Continuous Improvement- Analyze maintenance history, equipment performance data, sensor outputs, and operational trends to identify reliability risks and prioritize improvements.
- Apply engineering analytics, advanced statistical methods, and predictive insights to improve asset performance.
- Lead reliability initiatives utilizing methodologies including:
- Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
- Condition-Based Monitoring
- Lean Six Sigma principles
- Develop reliability KPIs and reporting structures to drive accountability and measurable outcomes.
Failure Analysis & Risk Mitigation- Lead investigations into equipment and process failures to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Conduct reliability and operational risk assessments to reduce downtime and business interruption.
- Develop mitigation plans including redundancy strategies, asset upgrades, and preventive controls.
Maintenance Strategy & Asset Care- Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Drive precision maintenance practices including assembly and lubrication excellence.
- Improve maintenance effectiveness through planning, scheduling, condition monitoring, and reliability-centered workflows.
- Support reliability practices across automation systems, PLCs, robotics, boilers, refrigeration systems, and facility infrastructure.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership- Facilitate reliability best practice sharing across facilities and teams.
- Train and support maintenance and operations partners on reliability methodologies, tools, and performance metrics.
- Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to align reliability initiatives with production goals.
- Establish and govern engineering standards and operational excellence practices.
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance- Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including SQF standards.
- Support Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, SOPs, and operational procedures.
- Lead corrective action efforts for process deviations and compliance gaps.
QualificationsRequired- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
- Reliability Engineering
- Maintenance Leadership
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Capital Projects (CapEx)
- Operational Excellence / Lean Manufacturing
- Proven success improving asset performance and manufacturing reliability.
Preferred- Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- Certifications in Reliability, Maintenance, Tribology, Lubrication, Vibration Analysis, Ultrasonics, Metallurgy, or related specialties.
Technical Expertise- Reliability and maintenance systems
- Predictive and proactive maintenance strategies
- Engineering statistics and data analytics
- Vibration monitoring and condition-based maintenance
- Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Manufacturing operations and scheduling
- Risk management and asset optimization
- ISO and regulatory compliance standards
- Equipment reliability across automation and utility systems
Total RewardsQualifying positions offer:
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits
- Wellness and fitness reimbursement programs
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Professional development and education support
If you are energized by solving complex manufacturing challenges and delivering measurable operational improvements, we encourage you to apply.
