Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Vertiv•Ironton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance, Reliability & Systems Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing reliability-centered maintenance strategies while designing, integrating, and optimizing the manufacturing systems and infrastructure that support equipment performance. This role bridges the gap between traditional reliability engineering and industrial systems engineering—owning both the strategic maintenance framework and the technical systems architecture that enables data-driven asset management. The engineer partners closely with maintenance technicians, manufacturing engineering, production teams, and IT/OT stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and system performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
3–5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability engineering, systems engineering, or manufacturing engineering in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of reliability principles including RCM, FMEA, RCFA, and Weibull analysis
Experience designing or administering industrial systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensor networks)
Proficiency with CMMS platforms (MaintainX preferred) including configuration, API usage, and workflow automation
Strong data analysis skills including statistical methods, database querying, and dashboard development
Working knowledge of industrial networking, communication protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP), and IT/OT convergence
Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety standards

Nice To Haves

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or equivalent
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration, thermography, ultrasound)
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis and system automation
Experience with IIoT platforms, edge computing, and cloud-based analytics
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience with CNC punch presses, laser cutting systems, and press brake equipment
Knowledge of TPM and OEE improvement strategies
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs for critical manufacturing equipment
Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential failure risks
Analyze equipment performance data (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness
Design, implement, and maintain integrated manufacturing systems including PLC/HMI, SCADA, and machine controls
Architect and optimize data acquisition systems that connect equipment sensors, controllers, and analytics platforms
Develop and manage the CMMS (MaintainX) environment including system configuration, workflow automation, API integrations, and reporting architecture
Lead IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) initiatives to enable real-time equipment monitoring and condition-based alerting
Integrate maintenance and production systems (CMMS, MES, ERP) to ensure seamless data flow and operational visibility
Evaluate, select, and deploy new technologies and platforms that advance maintenance and reliability capabilities
Manage industrial network infrastructure supporting equipment communication and data collection
Design and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules based on equipment criticality and failure data
Implement and manage predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound)
Develop condition-based monitoring strategies leveraging sensor data and analytics to transition from reactive to proactive maintenance
Build automated alerting and escalation systems based on real-time equipment health data
Continuously refine PM task lists, frequencies, and procedures based on reliability data and system feedback
Partner with maintenance supervisors and technicians to improve work order planning and execution
Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics tools to provide actionable insights on asset health and maintenance performance
Develop and maintain equipment Bill of Materials (BOM) and critical spare parts inventory strategies
Support capital project planning for equipment upgrades, replacements, and new installations
Create and maintain technical documentation for system architectures, integrations, and standard operating procedures
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to improve equipment reliability, system performance, and reduce downtime
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies
Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation within maintenance operations
Develop and deliver training programs for maintenance technicians on reliability best practices and system usage
Benchmark internal and external best practices to drive world-class maintenance and systems performance