Reliability Engineer

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Reliability Engineer Job Description The Reliability Engineer increases the reliability and performance of all manufacturing equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems across the site. This role provides engineering and leadership support in close collaboration with production leadership, operations, and engineering/maintenance teams to eliminate or reduce losses through root cause analysis, equipment life cycle assessment, and FMEA. The Reliability Engineer leads equipment improvement initiatives and drives asset reliability programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment producing gummy vitamins, supplements, and related products.

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment and process problems, recommending repair techniques, and implementing equipment improvements using failure and root cause analyses.
• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Asset Reliability Program (ARP) and ensure that it is adopted and sustained at all levels of the organization.
• Participate in the design and installation of new and modified equipment and systems to ensure reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance.
• Serve as the primary contact for complex troubleshooting efforts on all manufacturing equipment and related systems.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment to verify conformance with operational standards and reliability expectations.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and optimize the use of labor and materials.
• Lead predictive and preventive maintenance activities and ensure maintenance frequencies are appropriate for all equipment based on criticality and failure history.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance procedures and documentation for existing and new equipment installations.
• Assist with the implementation and sustainability of critical spare parts programs and purchasing management processes.
• Focus on long-term reliability issues and apply reliability engineering principles to identify and execute effective improvements.
• Lead high-impact, complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives related to equipment and process reliability.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate critical departmental targets to improve time-to-improve (TTIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to reliability and equipment performance.
• Conduct detailed investigations of equipment failures using practical problem-solving techniques to determine root cause and implement effective countermeasures.
• Apply structured analysis methods such as Pareto analysis, fault tree analysis, cause-effect mapping, and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) in root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), deviations, investigation reports (IRs), and audit action follow-ups across technical teams to ensure timely and effective closure.
• Support internal and external audits to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards.
• Provide technical training and education on equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and problem-solving tools to all levels of the organization, as applicable.
• Collaborate with utilities, facilities, maintenance, process engineering, and other departments to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness.
• Manage and execute process equipment projects for improvement, including design upgrades, new equipment selection, and coordination of installation and commissioning.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives focused on reducing losses, improving uptime, and enhancing manufacturing support for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical-grade gummy products.

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field.
• Approximately 4 years of professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with maintenance reliability programs in a production setting.
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting equipment reliability programs, including preventive and predictive maintenance and life cycle planning for assets.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitude relevant to manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA rules and regulations applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and…