Reliability Engineer - Otsego Area

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 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 Otsego, 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.

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Otsego seeking experienced Reliability Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for chronic and catastrophic equipment failures.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography) to identify potential failures.
• Optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs and schedules based on equipment criticality and failure modes.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure reliability is built into new equipment and processes.
• Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance records to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement and manage a robust Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Provide technical expertise and training to maintenance technicians on reliability best practices.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, R, Python) for reliability data analysis.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) for tracking maintenance activities and asset performance.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Reliability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Principal Reliability Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, RCM Engineer, FMEA Engineer, Reliability Excellence Engineer, Equipment Reliability Engineer, Process Reliability Engineer