Reliability Engineer

Smithfield Foods•Tar Heel, NC

37d

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING: Join our Engineering team and become a key player in transforming the future of manufacturing! You'll dive into data analysis and create innovative plans to optimize production processes, driving maximum efficiency and cutting waste that impacts our bottom line. Your work will directly influence the success of iconic brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and more, helping us deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of customers and consumers across the globe. As a Reliability Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our equipment and processes run smoothly, preventing costly disruptions to plant operations. You'll lead the charge in promoting reliability and maintainability across the organization, coaching and training teams to adopt and champion our established reliability program. You'll drive the implementation of best practices and ensure our operations stay at the cutting edge, enhancing performance and safeguarding our plants' success! WHAT YOU'LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 2+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry, preferred.
Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
Proficient in SAP and CMMS, preferred.
Ability to communicate technical ideas and concepts effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning and adaptability.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement standardized maintenance and reliability strategies for equipment across plants.
Deploy Smithfield Engineering best practices for maintenance management and reliability engineering.
Standardize preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and repair techniques across facilities.
Train and coach plant reliability personnel on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Evaluate and adjust training programs to address skill gaps and promote continuous development.
Oversee the coordination of reliability elements like asset health, criticality analysis, RCA, and preventive maintenance.
Identify and address root causes of equipment failures and work with teams to reduce maintenance needs and improve reliability.
Identify opportunities for cost savings through improved equipment reliability and extended parts life.
Use CMMS/SAP for reliability data analysis and to forecast equipment cost of ownership.
Share best practices, root cause solutions, and process improvements to ensure operational consistency and enhanced equipment performance.