Join Our Team as a Reliability Manager at Malvern!Do you have experience in industrial settings and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic manufacturing environment? Malvern is seeking a passionate and experienced Reliability Manager to provide direction and consistency for safety, quality, production and costs within our plant. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and is based at our site in Malvern, AR.
What We're Looking For- Experience as Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Reliability Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer (BSME) would be ideal.
- Strong mechanical experience
- Industrial Maintenance experience with installation and repair of equipment
- Experience managing projects (Project Management) -- management of programs is important, and this person needs to be strong in data analysis and in MS Excel
- Strong technical understanding of mechanical components-
- Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil analysis knowledge and experience is ideal
- Knowledge of nondestructive testing / inspection procedures
- Strong recordkeeping and documentation practices
- Computer skills using database programs, spreadsheets and word processing
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with people for problem solving, coaching, and work planning
- Willingness to learn through personal experience
- Attention to detail and belief in continuous improvement
What We OfferWe offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet diverse needs, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA options
- 401k with company match
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, PTO, and holidays
- Wellness Program, Gym Reimbursement, Pet Insurance
What You'll Do - Leads reliability and critical risk improvement projects in support of Area Maintenance Leads, including shutdown and down day planning.
- Develops and maintains risk priority lists to focus resources on highest-value reliability opportunities.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining equipment history profiles for high-risk items in track, trend and forecast service life, operating costs, design changes and major event details.
- Develops and maintains rebuild documentation standards to ensure consistent repair quality and expectations.
- Owns plant-wide condition monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, lubrication, oil analysis, laser alignment, thermography, and NDT.
- Manages recordkeeping, follow-up actions, and reporting from plant-wide NDT and condition monitoring inspections.
- Reviews PM backlogs within scope (vibration, lubrication, thermography), identifies deficiencies, and collaborates with planners and area leads to optimize PMs.
- Champions proactive, predictive, and PM maintenance best practices through standardization, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Provides coaching, technical support, training, and indirect leadership for reliability technicians, supporting maintenance skill development.
- Supports equipment selection, budgeting, and cost management while maintaining industry contacts to stay current on equipment design and condition monitoring practices. Supports area maintenance leads by leading improvement projects that have been identified as reliability priorities.
- Provides support, coaching, performance feedback and resource support for the Vibration (Maintenance Reliability) Technician and Lubrication Technician in the execution of their responsibilities and duties. This Engineer will indirectly lead Vibration Techs and Lubrication Techs.
- Participates in Down day/Shutdown work planning by providing priority updates, procedure details and scheduling considerations for work-related to reliability improvements.
Physical Requirements- Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders
- Perform tasks involving bending, stooping, and crouching for equipment inspection and maintenance
- Conduct physical tasks requiring lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
- Stand and walk for extended periods in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels, and varying temperatures
Work Environment - Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations
- Physical activity, including standing, climbing, and lifting, is required
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory
- May include working irregular hours, such as nights, weekends, and holidays, and being on call for emergencies
- This position requires on-site presence every day 5 days per week.
