Reliability Engineer

Mondelēz International•Richmond, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for optimizing the performance, availability, and lifespan of plant assets and equipment. This role focuses on implementing proactive maintenance strategies, reducing downtime, minimizing maintenance costs, and ensuring operational efficiency through diligent analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. How you will contribute You will: Breakdown Analysis and Root Cause Identification: Lead and facilitate the completion of detailed Breakdown Analysis (BDA) for critical equipment failures, identifying contributing factors and immediate causes. Conduct thorough analysis of equipment breakdowns and operational incidents, utilizing methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, and Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams to pinpoint underlying causes. Develop and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring failures and improve equipment robustness. Preventive Maintenance (PM) & CMMS Optimization: Develop, review, and continuously improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and Predictive Maintenance (PDM) technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to maximize asset uptime and reduce unscheduled downtime. Drive the building and improvement of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring data integrity, accurate asset hierarchies, optimized work order processes, and effective utilization for maintenance scheduling, history tracking, and reporting. Leverage CMMS data to identify trends, pinpoint chronic issues, and inform strategic maintenance decisions. Reliability Strategy and Improvement: Implement reliability engineering principles, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and statistical analysis, to enhance equipment reliability. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), developing strategies to achieve targets. Collaborate with operations, production, and engineering teams to integrate reliability best practices into daily activities and new project designs. Develop and deliver training to maintenance technicians and operational staff on reliability principles, troubleshooting techniques, and preventive maintenance tasks. Asset Management and Lifecycle Support: Participate in the specification, selection, and commissioning of new equipment to ensure reliability and maintainability are designed in. Manage spare parts optimization strategies to ensure critical spares are available while minimizing inventory costs. Support capital projects by providing reliability input and ensuring adherence to engineering standards.

Requirements

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Self-motivated with a strong drive for continuous improvement.
A bachelor's degree in Engineering or relatable field.

Nice To Haves

3-5+ years of experience in a reliability, maintenance, or engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proven experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and other problem-solving methodologies.
Demonstrated experience in developing and optimizing Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.
Hands-on experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM, Upkeep).