Reliability Engineer

ThinkingAhead

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years in reliability engineering or industrial maintenance leadership.
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing equipment and maintenance practices.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance and failure analysis methodologies.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Background in manufacturing, industrial processing, or packaging preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance programs across multiple sites.
  • Develop and enhance preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance strategies.
  • Conduct root cause failure analysis to address equipment issues.
  • Analyze equipment performance to identify productivity and technology improvement opportunities.
  • Support the development and justification of capital projects and equipment upgrades.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance plant reliability and operational efficiency.
  • Provide technical coaching to maintenance technicians and plant teams.

Benefits

  • Significant travel between manufacturing locations expected.
  • Part of a leading global manufacturer in the industrial sector.
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
Full Job Description
A leading global manufacturer in the industrial packaging and materials sector is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to help drive asset reliability, maintenance excellence, and operational performance across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role will focus on implementing reliability-centered maintenance strategies, predictive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve equipment uptime, plant efficiency, and overall asset performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in industrial maintenance, asset management, and reliability engineering who enjoys working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance strategies to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) to identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective solutions.
  • Analyze equipment performance and identify opportunities for productivity improvements and technology upgrades.
  • Support the development and justification of capital projects and equipment upgrades.
  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve plant reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Provide technical coaching and mentorship to maintenance technicians and plant teams.
  • Support troubleshooting efforts on complex equipment and manufacturing systems.
  • Lead initiatives focused on continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational reliability.
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on equipment upgrades, installation, and capacity expansion projects.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
  • Approximately 10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or industrial maintenance leadership roles.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure, and industrial maintenance practices.
  • Experience implementing predictive maintenance, reliability programs, and failure analysis methodologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience working in manufacturing, industrial processing, packaging, chemicals, or similar environments preferred.
Additional Information
  • Travel: Significant travel between manufacturing locations.
  • Industry: Industrial manufacturing / packaging solutions
  • Compensation: Competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits package.

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