Reliability Engineer - Valdosta, GA

Reliability Engineer – Valdosta, GA

This is a full‑time, exempt level position.

This position focuses on improving plant reliability by analyzing bad actors and equipment issues through failure analysis and zero‑loss methodology. The engineer will take a proactive approach to new equipment installations by incorporating reliability into the design and supporting the commissioning of new equipment.

• Perform duties safely, using all required safety equipment, and complete all safety certification requirements.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations to maintain equipment reliability.
• Investigate and analyze variables that may affect processes and assets.
• Compile reports and recommend corrective measures to meet acceptable reliability standards.
• Utilize CMMS and other reliability databases to identify bad actors.
• Support capital projects to incorporate reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and processes.
• Provide plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues.
• Participate in engineering activities that improve equipment reliability.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and reliability maintenance, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Train employees on the value of maintenance reliability and the actions required to increase operational efficiency.
• Support and comply with all food safety, quality regulations and requirements.
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to support continuous production (off hours, weekends, etc.).
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations is preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems.
• Willing and able to spend time in plant areas (e.g., walking long distances, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, moving through close spaces) to understand and audit processes.
• Ability to understand and align with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering).

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment. Experience in a food‑grade processing facility is preferred.
• Experience in vibration, infrared, alignment, ultrasonic, motor circuit, and lubrication analysis.
• Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this role or another of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an at‑will position. The company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$80,000.00 – $

The total compensation package for this position will also include an annual bonus.

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program…