Reliability Engineer - Fremont Area

Reliability Engineer - Fremont Area

Reliability Engineer | Fremont, MI

$77,000 - $117,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Fremont, seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Fremont seeking Reliability Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies.
• Analyze equipment failures and root causes to implement corrective actions.
• Optimize maintenance procedures and schedules to improve asset uptime.
• Conduct reliability studies and risk assessments for new and existing equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability best practices into design and operations.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement in asset performance.
• Lead efforts to reduce maintenance costs and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of reliability principles, tools, and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, RCA, RCM, Weibull analysis).
• Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems and reliability software for data analysis and asset management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and implement data-driven solutions to improve asset performance.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar certification.
• Proficiency in programming languages for data analysis and automation (e.g., Python, R).
• Familiarity with specific manufacturing processes relevant to the industry (e.g., machining, assembly, chemical processing).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software beyond basic user functions.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Principal Reliability Engineer, Reliability Analyst, Reliability Manager, Reliability Engineering Lead, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer, Uptime Engineer, Performance Engineer, Industrial Reliability Engineer, Manufacturing Reliability Engineer, Field Reliability Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters:
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If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https:// The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.