Engineering and Reliability Manager-Processing

fairlife•Goodyear, AZ

4d•$150,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering and Reliability Manager is responsible for the overall reliability of plant processing equipment. They will lead a technical team; driving improvements, capital projects, and engineered solutions for all plant processing equipment. With a detailed, analytical, and collaborative approach this individual will direct team activities targeted at reducing top losses. The Engineering and Reliability Manager will also partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to provide technical direction and expertise.

Requirements

Professional, positive, organized, and ability to collaborate with others.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, or manufacturing) or equivalent experience.
10+ years of related engineering and manufacturing experience.
Proven team leader committed to fostering a culture of technical development and teamwork.
Experienced project manager.
Demonstrated ability to use tools, strategies, and data to solve complex technical issues.
Hands-on experience with and solid technical understanding of processing equipment (PLCs, instrumentation, actuators, valves, pumps, motors, and mechanisms).
Capacity to drive strategic growth through the training and development of technical personnel.
Able to read, interpret, and update engineering schematics (mechanical, P&ID, and electrical).
PLC programming experience a plus.
Experience with CMMS software.
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Food and Beverage experience is a plus, specifically dairy processing.

Responsibilities

Manage a technical team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Own the 90-day plan projects and cadence
Serve as a technical expert for plant processing equipment in all disciplines of engineering, maintenance, and production.
Engineer and implement robust controls, strategies, and solutions to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
Lead reliability routines and initiatives (root cause analysis, breakdown analysis, and MTBF analysis).
Develop, design, and deploy predictive maintenance and situational awareness technologies.
Collaborate with and provide guidance to Maintenance teams on preventative maintenance programs.
Guide the planning and implementation of capital projects with engineers and project managers.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation throughout the entire facility.
Work with plant vendors to reverse engineer and source critical components.
Provide technical support where necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups