Manufacturing Reliability Engineer

Job Title

Diagnose and eliminate chronic mechanical downtime and repeat failures

Identify and reduce setup variability across shifts and operators

Engineer mechanical fixes that improve repeatability (fixtures, hard stops, guides, datum surfaces, gauges)

Improve machine robustness by addressing wear points, misalignment, fastener retention, and component selection

Analyze failure modes and implement permanent corrective actions (not temporary fixes)

Simplify setups by removing unnecessary adjustments and operator judgment

Improve preventive maintenance by aligning tasks to actual failure mechanisms

Partner with maintenance to improve repair quality and prevent reoccurrence

Document standard setups and critical adjustments clearly and simply

Support new equipment installs and modifications with a focus on long-term reliability

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience

5+ years in a manufacturing environment with direct equipment involvement

Strong understanding of mechanical systems: bearings, shafts, belts, chains, fasteners, tolerances, alignment

Proven ability to troubleshoot and permanently resolve mechanical and setup-related failures

Comfortable working on and around running production equipment

Ability to work cross-functionally with operators, maintenance, and leadership

Occasional international travel is a requirement

Equipment reliability or manufacturing engineering background

Experience stabilizing setups and reducing changeover variability

Familiarity with failure modes, wear analysis, and root cause methods

Experience modifying existing equipment for improved reliability (not just designing new machines)