Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a global leader in advanced materials to identify a Mechanical Reliability Engineer who will drive long-term reliability improvements and preventive maintenance strategies.

With a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, the company seeks a hands-on professional who can assess, optimize, and implement reliability programs that enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and ensure best-in-class manufacturing standards. This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on the plant’s reliability roadmap and overall efficiency.

• Assess and improve reliability programs for manufacturing equipment
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to prevent recurring issues
• Develop and execute predictive and preventive maintenance strategies
• Evaluate and optimize spare parts and maintenance plans to reduce unnecessary costs
• Revamp the existing reliability program and establish a roadmap aligned with industry best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design reliability into new equipment and systems
• Provide technical input on machinery upgrades and replacements to enhance long-term performance
• Support safety and compliance initiatives related to equipment reliability

• 5–10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably within chemical or industrial processes
• Proven background in reliability engineering, including system and equipment design for reliability
• Strong knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), predictive, and preventive maintenance optimization
• Hands‑on experience with tools such as RCFA, FMEA, and spare parts optimization
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate and improve reliability programs holistically

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C‑suite, senior‑level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward‑thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever‑evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C‑suite and mid‑to‑senior‑level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.