Reliability Engineer

Job Title:

Reliability Engineer

Job Description

The Reliability Engineer plays a key role in supporting Reliability Excellence Systems across multiple rolling mills and extrusion plants. This position drives reliability culture, system adoption, and continuous improvement across the enterprise while working closely with Business Units, Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, and Manufacturing Technology teams. The role is based in Iowa and requires up to 50% travel to various sites.

The Reliability Engineer helps create a values-driven environment focused on integrity, inclusion, agility, and growth, and serves as a trusted reliability partner to Operations and Maintenance leaders in rolled products and extrusions.

Responsibilities

+ Lead, coach, and implement equipment reliability system components, including Defect Elimination, Criticality Analysis, Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, and CMMS processes.

+ Support Condition-Based Monitoring and Reliability-Centered Maintenance initiatives to improve asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.

+ Develop reliability standards and guide plant teams through the implementation of Reliability Excellence Systems across multiple rolling mills and extrusion plants.

+ Promote ownership and accountability for reliability performance across all sites, fostering a strong reliability culture.

+ Identify and communicate opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, and asset utilization.

+ Leverage cross-functional resources in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Manufacturing Technology to drive sustainable reliability improvements.

+ Work cross-functionally with Business Units, Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, and Manufacturing Technology teams to align reliability initiatives with business objectives.

+ Serve as a reliability partner to Operations and Maintenance leaders in rolled products and extrusions, providing guidance on best practices and system adoption.

+ Contribute to a values-driven environment that emphasizes integrity, inclusion, agility, and growth in all reliability-related activities.

+ Use data analysis and visualization to translate reliability insights into clear, actionable recommendations for plant teams and leadership.

+ Facilitate and lead cross-functional improvement teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments to address chronic equipment issues and implement corrective actions.

+ Promote continuous improvement by monitoring system performance, capturing lessons learned, and refining reliability processes and standards.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Reliability Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

+ At least 5 years of experience in equipment reliability, maintenance, or engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

+ Hands-on experience with equipment reliability practices such as Defect Elimination, Criticality Analysis, and Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.

+ Practical understanding of maintenance systems and processes, including the use of CMMS for work management and asset history.

+ Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment with Operations, Maintenance, IT, Finance, and Manufacturing Technology teams.

+ Strong communication skills to coach plant teams, promote reliability ownership, and clearly present improvement opportunities.

+ Demonstrated capability to drive reliability culture and continuous improvement across multiple sites or business units.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong background in Failure Mode Analysis and Reliability-Centered Maintenance, including the ability to build and maintain clear equipment asset hierarchies.

+ Experience leading and facilitating cross-functional improvement teams in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

+ Skilled in data analysis and visualization, with the ability to convert complex reliability data into practical, actionable recommendations.

+ Advanced user of Excel and PowerPoint, able to create clean, clear reports and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Proven leadership abilities with a focus on team building, collaboration, and effective facilitation.

+ Experience in manufacturing engineering, equipment reliability, and maintenance in heavy industrial or metals-related operations.

+ Comfort with up to 50% travel to multiple rolling mills and extrusion plants to support system implementation and coaching.

Work Environment

This role is based in Iowa within a large, modern aluminum rolling mill and extrusion operation that is part of a global rolled products business serving aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, building and construction, industrial, packaging, and consumer goods markets. The primary facility is a mile-long aluminum rolling mill, often described by employees as equivalent to an 18-hole golf course under one roof, reflecting the scale and complexity of the operation.

The environment is highly industrial and…