Reliability Engineer - Manufacturing | Knoxville

RELIABILITY ENGINEER - MANUFACTURING | KNOXVILLE

Reliability Engineer – Manufacturing | Knoxville, TN
Our client, a growing manufacturer in the plastics sector, is seeking a hands‑on Reliability Engineer to lead and build the reliability program at their Knoxville–area facility. This is a high‑impact position where you’ll work directly on the plant floor to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and drive long‑term operational results.

If you enjoy solving complex equipment issues, collaborating with maintenance teams, and implementing lasting operational improvements, this opportunity delivers exactly that.

• Lead and develop the plant’s reliability program to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives and implement long‑term corrective actions.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve condition monitoring and non‑destructive testing methods.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement solutions that improve operating costs.
• Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement solutions that improve safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support during routine and critical equipment issues.
• Develop and deliver training programs to strengthen maintenance team capabilities.
• Support reliability improvements across utilities and facilities, controls and safety systems.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or manufacturing equipment support.
• Strong experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working directly on the plant floor.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Technician, or Manager.
• Experience in plastics or continuous manufacturing environments.
• $85,000 – $95,000 base salary (commensurate with experience).
• Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates.

• Opportunity to build and lead a reliability program.
• High visibility and direct impact on plant performance.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Stable and growing manufacturing operation.