Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Relocation assistance is provided to the qualified candidate!

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join their team! We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Reliability Engineer to lead the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across all our manufacturing sites. You will be responsible for training teams, driving a culture of continuous improvement, and optimizing equipment performance to maximize production efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, teach, and coach teams on TPM, RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), and Continuous Improvement (CI) principles.
• Partner with plant leadership and operations/maintenance teams to deploy TPM and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage and collaborate with technical writers to develop TPM and RCM documentation.
• Oversee the implementation of the Total Performance System, focusing on CI culture, value stream flow, and visual factory principles.
• Develop and track TPM/RCM master and pillar phase plans, resolving issues and ensuring progress.
• Conduct quarterly TPM audits to measure progress towards goals.
• Run projects from ideation to completion, supporting the strategic plan for TPM/RCM program sustainability.
• Analyze production line data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations to establish production line operating metrics and monitoring systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing and supply chain environment.
• Proven experience with TPM principles, ideally in at least one pillar (Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, or Early Management).
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage change, develop personnel, and plan for continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of processing and packing equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Additional Information:

• Travel required (75% during implementation phase, 25% ongoing).
• Ability to walk, stand, and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.