Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer; Ypsilanti, MI

Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer (Ypsilanti, MI)

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our Engineering team at Pollard Banknote Limited’s Ypsilanti Plant (775 James L Hart Parkway). Reporting to Corporate Engineering leadership, you will collaborate with maintenance departments and engineering to focus platform-wide (Instant Ticket Operations) on improving equipment reliability and preventing failures by analyzing data, developing maintenance strategies, and leading implementation of improved solutions and practices for long-term reliability.

• Competitive compensation
• Profit sharing program – every role plays a part in our success!
• Company pension & 401K
• Health & Extended Benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Footwear subsidy program
• Employee engagement activities driven by committees
• Free parking

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance programs with plant leadership (both preventive and predictive).
• Include:
• Hazard analysis – identification of potential dangers
• Failure mode analysis – potential failures and consequences
• Criticality analysis – impact of failures
• Maintainability – efficiency of internal maintenance approach
• Develop inspection criteria or functionality tests to monitor equipment health.
• Maintenance labor and parts cost evaluation and recommendations.
• Evaluate and analyze equipment performance to identify proactive maintenance requirements (PM system changes or updates).
• Investigate equipment failures or under‑performance to identify underlying causes.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis with recommendations of corrective actions to prevent future failures or improve reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on the above.
• Provide input during the design and installation stages of new equipment or systems to build in reliability from the start.
• Proficiency in maintenance software; ownership of implemented software.

• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills with leadership potential.
• Solid understanding of operational functions and principles.
• Skilled in evaluating processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Strong ability to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Quick to learn and apply new technologies to support continuous improvement.
• Applies critical thinking to analyze information and recommend effective actions.
• Offers innovative solutions to complex challenges through subject matter expertise.
• Adapts swiftly to changing priorities and takes a hands‑on approach when needed.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Post‑Secondary degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other engineering disciplines (considered).
• 5+ years in a manufacturing industry in a similar role capacity.
• Experience developing and editing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office, SPC, query language, CAD/CAM.
• Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certification is an asset.
• Experience with ERP software is an asset.
• Experience in printing and converting, packaging, or finishing environment processing of paper, foil and film is an asset.
• Knowledge of flexographic, offset and digital printing and related technologies (e.g., plate‑making, pre‑press, etc.) is an asset.
• Ability to travel 10% within Canada and the USA.

Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search.