The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Reliability Engineering Manager

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in maintenance or engineering
  • 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in equipment design, project engineering, or project management
  • Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems, e.g., SAP-PM
  • Knowledge of maintenance best practices and predictive maintenance
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, embodying a Servant Leader approach

Responsibilities

  • Lead the implementation of reliability engineering processes and methodologies
  • Promote adherence to safety standards and drive safe work practices
  • Coach and mentor the reliability and maintenance team members
  • Analyze maintenance costs to find improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with production teams to solve key operational challenges
  • Enhance equipment reliability by optimizing maintenance and repair practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity to foster a culture of safety and accountability
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Leadership development and team mentoring opportunities
  • Involvement in advanced reliability engineering methodologies
  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in plant operations
Full Job Description
The Reliability Engineering Manager is responsible for continuously improving workplace safety, equipment reliability, and operational performance while ensuring a culture where safety is a core value. This role leads the reliability engineering function, manages maintenance and reliability resources, and drives the implementation of Plant Optimization methodologies across the facility. The position plays a critical role in maximizing equipment availability, reducing downtime, and supporting the plant's production and quality commitments. Success in this role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Why This Role Matters
  • Ensures reliable, safe, and efficient plant operations by driving equipment performance and maintenance excellence.
  • Leads the Reliability Engineering (RE) Pillar to support Plant Optimization and standardize reliability processes across the facility.
  • Improves business performance by increasing equipment availability, reducing failures, and optimizing maintenance practices.
  • Builds a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and team development.


What You Will Do
  • Lead the plant's reliability engineering efforts, implementing and managing the RE Pillar processes, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring adherence to EHS&S standards, supporting safety investigations, and driving safe work practices.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop reliability and maintenance team members while supporting continuous improvement in maintenance execution and equipment ownership.
  • Analyze maintenance and reliability costs, identify improvement opportunities, and optimize resource utilization to maximize value and operational flexibility.
  • Partner with production teams to address key safety, quality, reliability, and equipment availability challenges while participating in daily production reviews.
  • Drive equipment reliability improvements by reducing Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), improving Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and ensuring compliance with preventive maintenance programs.


What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in maintenance and/or engineering.
  • 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in equipment design, project engineering and/or project management.
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management programs (example - SAP-PM).
  • Fundamental understanding of industrial equipment.
  • Knowledge of maintenance best practices, predictive maintenance concepts, and planning/scheduling functionality.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills (Servant Leader).
  • Strong problem solving skills and mentality.
  • Courageous and willing to make decisions.


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About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies, with operations in most regions of the world. Together with its subsidiaries and joint ventures, Goodyear develops, markets and sells tires for most applications.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Careers

Join the dynamic team at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a global leader in tire manufacturing, where innovation drives us forward and a commitment to excellence is shared across our global network. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company that is at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements in the industry.

Work You’ll Do

At The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, you will be part of a culture that thrives on diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Engage in work that pushes the boundaries of what's possible in tire technology and services, contributing to a safer, more efficient world.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 30,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, in an environment where your skills in innovation, leadership, and problem-solving can shine. You will lead projects that transform the very nature of vehicle mobility, making significant contributions to the industry and the environment.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you are looking for job opportunities, seeking to participate in a professional internship, or aiming to climb the leadership ladder, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company offers a path for everyone. Our commitment to professional growth is evident in our robust training programs, including diversity training and leadership development, designed to empower you to reach your full potential.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is driven by a shared passion for achieving great results. We value collaboration and the unique contributions of each team member. With a focus on nurturing talent through mentorship and networking, we provide a supportive environment where careers flourish.

Future-Proof Your Career

Embrace a career that’s as dynamic as it is rewarding. With The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, you are not just taking a job; you are opening yourself up to a lifetime of opportunities and career paths. Our industry-leading benefits support both your professional and personal life, helping you to excel at work and beyond.

Explore Job Opportunities and Hiring Processes

Ready to accelerate your career? Explore the various positions available, from engineering to marketing, and discover how your skills and interests align with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Our hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but also the right fit for our company’s culture.

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Learn more about The Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Size
72,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+2.9%
Revenue
$12.3 billion
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