Reliability Engineer

Precoat Metals•Town and Country, MO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1961, Precoat Metals has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide, committed to quality in both product line and customer service. They focus resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market, achieved through the hard work and talent of their team. Precoat Metals is seeking a results-driven Reliability Engineer to join their Engineering & Maintenance team. This individual will support maintenance and reliability efforts across fourteen coil coating facilities. The role involves driving equipment reliability improvements, reducing downtime, and optimizing asset performance by applying engineering methodologies, data analysis, and continuous improvement strategies. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise in heavy manufacturing, and a passion for sustainable, cost-effective operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field required.
Minimum 7 years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience in heavy manufacturing (e.g., steel, cement, pulp & paper, mining, etc.).
Proficient in RCA, FMEA, RCM, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with PdM technologies (vibration, ultrasound, IR thermography).

Nice To Haves

Reliability certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRE) preferred.
Multi-plant or multi-site experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on critical equipment failures.
Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
Monitor equipment performance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) and identify areas for reliability improvement.
Assist facilities in managing critical spare parts programs.
Assist facilities in the development and management of lubrication programs.
Collect and analyze equipment and maintenance data to drive decision-making and track asset health.
Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and reliability tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
Lead reliability projects such as equipment upgrades, replacements, or process optimizations.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams across multiple plant sites to align on best practices and standardization.
Support capital asset lifecycle management including design for reliability (DfR) and maintenance planning.
Review and refine equipment specifications, PM routines, and critical spare part strategies.
Train maintenance personnel on condition monitoring and reliability-centered maintenance techniques.
Foster a reliability-focused culture by promoting awareness and accountability at all organizational levels.
Participate in the selection and introductory training of new plant maintenance leadership personnel