Mechanical Reliability Engineer
About The Position
The Mechanical Reliability Engineer III is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance of plant assets through reliability engineering principles, data analysis, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies. The role provides technical leadership in the development and execution of equipment reliability strategies, maintenance programs, root cause investigations, and asset improvement initiatives. The incumbent collaborates closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Project, and Supply Chain teams to eliminate chronic equipment failures, reduce lifecycle costs, and support safe, reliable production. Acts as a subject matter expert in mechanical reliability and leads complex, site-wide reliability initiatives with limited supervision. Provides technical mentoring to engineers and maintenance personnel and is recognized as a key contributor to asset management strategy and long-term reliability improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of industrial reliability, maintenance, or engineering experience.
- Experience with SAP PM or equivalent CMMS systems.
- Working knowledge of RCFA, FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance technologies.
- Experience in heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of cranes, hydraulic systems, rotating equipment, and material handling systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in heavy industrial or steel manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of cranes, hydraulic systems, rotating equipment, and material handling systems.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and evaluate equipment reliability and maintenance performance.
- Lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) for significant equipment failures and recurring issues.
- Facilitate Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other reliability risk assessments.
- Partner with Maintenance Planning and Operations teams to prioritize reliability-related work.
- Utilize CMMS and data analytics tools to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
- Develop and communicate key reliability performance indicators and improvement plans.
- Provide reliability engineering support for equipment upgrades and capital projects.
- Facilitate cross-functional teams focused on asset performance improvement.
- Support the development of reliability competencies across the organization.
- Support commissioning and startup activities of new or modified assets.
Benefits
- High-deductible health insurance plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Traditional PPO plan with a Flex Spending Account (FSA) option
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- 24-hour on-site gym
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability plans
- Long-term disability plans
- AD&D insurance
- 401k with an employer match of 6%
- Competitive pay
- Quarterly bonuses
- Comprehensive relocation package
- Paid vacation, starting at 13 days per year, increasing with tenure
- 10 paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Parental leave
- Hybrid work opportunities
- Flexible work hours
- Alternative schedules
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
