Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Teasdale Latin Foods•Atwater, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We seek a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Engineering, the Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning of our production facilities across multiple sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance reliability engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw actionable insights to improve equipment reliability.
Proficiency in reliability engineering methodologies and tools, including FMEA, RCM, and reliability testing techniques.
Experience with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil analysis.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing effective solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements relevant to manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to travel 50% of the time to company locations

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analyses of equipment reliability data, including failure rates, mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR), to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies and schedules for critical equipment, incorporating predictive maintenance techniques to minimize unplanned downtime and reduce maintenance costs.
Collaborate with maintenance technicians and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Utilize reliability engineering principles, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), to optimize maintenance strategies and improve equipment performance.
Conduct reliability testing and analysis on new equipment installations or modifications, ensuring compliance with reliability and safety standards.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of equipment upgrades and modifications, assessing their impact on reliability and recommending adjustments as necessary.
Develop and maintain documentation related to equipment maintenance procedures, reliability analyses, and performance metrics, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance teams during equipment troubleshooting and repair activities, assisting with complex maintenance issues as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and production, to identify process improvements and reliability enhancement opportunities.
Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to maintenance and reliability engineering, incorporating relevant advancements into maintenance programs.