Senior Corrugated Reliability Engineer

The Senior Corrugated Reliability Engineer with a Six Sigma certification combines machine uptime, root-cause failure analysis, and data-driven process control to eliminate defects and boost plant productivity. Responsible for leading the Corporate Reliability Management Process and developing a world-class Corporate / Enterprise Asset Maintenance (EAM) and asset reliability culture. Reporting to the Corporate Automation and Reliability Manager, this position will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing equipment reliability programs and processes by the application of engineering principles with a LEAN Six Sigma approach. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership for equipment reliability, continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis to ensure the safe, reliability, and efficient operation of our Ontario Corrugated manufacturing assets. The Senior Corrugated Reliability Engineer will drive the optimization of maintenance processes, improve asset performance, reduce equipment failures, and develop long-term reliability strategies that support operational excellence. This position serves as a key partner to Operations, Quality, Engineering, and EHS teams. What you'll do 30 Corporate Asset Reliability Management: Design, develop, implement, and optimize Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), Risk Based Inspection (RBI), Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) reliability programs 30 Develop and implement Corporate Asset Reliability and Quality Assurance programs for Converting / Corrugating machines 30 Reliability Assurance: Mechanical / Instrumentation Integrity 30 Quality Assurance: Calibration of Converting machines and Corrugator Process Instrumentation 30 Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement: Apply Six Sigma (DMAIC or DFSS) methodologies to reduce process variance, optimize Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and lower Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) 30 Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA): Lead investigations for high-impact or recurring equipment and process failures using tools like Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Mitigation of Threats to Availability (MTA), and Weibull analysis 30 Reliability Metrics: Tracks MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) using CMMS data (i.e. Eptura M+, MaintainX) 30 Corrugator Process Optimization: Applies DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) frameworks to reduce manufacturing variability and cycle times 30 Data Integration: Track Equipment downtime using CTI, analyze equipment fault history using SCADA historian, use equipment schematics and PLC software to trace and analyze faults, and track asset health via CMMS (e.g., Eptura M+, MaintainX), and develop equipment and business intelligence platforms (e.g., OEE - Power BI) 30 End-Of-Life equipment / devices: Develop, update and manage the equipment obsolescence program. With the assistance from Automation Specialist, manage and coordinate installation of project upgrades. 30 Inventory / spare: Manage the centralized parts system and the critical spares inventory. 30 CMMS: Manage the use of the CMMS system from a corporate level, ensuring both compliance and consistency amongst the plants 30 Ensure OEM procedures are followed and refined for equipment maintenance 30 Update senior management on key maintenance activities/initiatives. 30 Work may require occasional extended hours to assist and support the troubleshooting / analyzing equipment failures 30 Training the Ontario Corrugated Maintenance personnel on equipment reliability when and if time permits 30 Experience in driving optimization of Corporate Reliability programs and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and reliability. 30 Experience in leading corporate or site maintenance and reliability improvement initiatives focused on: 30 Equipment uptime 30 Downtime reduction 30 Defect / waste elimination 30 Mitigation of Threats to Availability 30 OEE improvement 30 Cost optimization 30 Productivity / Efficiency enhancement What You Bring 30 Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial, Reliability, Systems Engineering, or related Electro-Mechanical discipline required 30 Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (or Design for Six Sigma / DFSS) 30 Typically, 3 to 7+ years of engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production environment 30 Minimum 3-5 years in asset management experience, equipment reliability, continuous improvement programs, and leading RCA 30 Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability best practices 30 Proficiency in Asset Reliability and predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies 30 Proficiency with equipment reliability, maintenance improvement programs, and industrial electro-mechanical (fully automated) systems 30 Proficiency of RCA, FMEA, RCM, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies 30 Proficiency with Eptura M+ or other CMMS, SCADA, and AI 30 Experience within Unionize manufacturing or GMP manufacturing environments required 30 Analytical Skills: Ability to dissect complex systems and understand the underlying mechanics 30 Problem-solving Skills: Expertise in identifying issues and formulating effective resolutions 30 Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the engineering principles underlying the systems they work with 30 Statistical Analysis: Proficiency in using statistical analysis to predict reliability and determine solutions 30 Communication Skills: Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders Preferred Certifications (if applicable): 30 Certified Reliability Engineering (CRE) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) through ASQ 30 CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional): Offered by SMRP for equipment and maintenance strategy 30 Category I or II Vibration Analysis Certification, or equivalent condition-monitoring experience (vibration, thermography, and oil analysis) What We Offer 30 Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included) 30 Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events 30 A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition 30 Opportunities for advancement and internal movement 30 Education assistance for continuous skill development 30 Academic scholarships for employees' children 30 Safety equipment and PPE support program 30 Knowledge of advanced material considerationsis an asset. Hiring Range : $93000 to $115,000 per year. A candidate's experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.