Senior Reliability Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Reliability Engineer will own equipment reliability and the site maintenance program, as well as lead capital-equipment projects from concept through commissioning at Videojet’s Elk Grove, Illinois manufacturing site. This is an autonomous, hands-on, plant-based role focused on solving equipment problems, creating structure, and delivering sustainable operating improvements. The engineer will independently set priorities and work directly with manufacturing equipment while collaborating with Operations, Quality, EHS, Supply Chain, vendors, contractors, and external engineering resources. The role is part of the Operations Team and is performed on-site. It also provides direct leadership, coaching, and development for the site’s Maintenance Technician and supports facility maintenance activities as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in packaging, filling, chemical processing, or high-mix manufacturing environments.
- Experience developing, implementing, or materially improving a preventive or predictive maintenance program.
- Proven experience participating in or leading capital investment projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
- Demonstrated experience with manufacturing equipment and relevant mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical-control, or automation systems.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong project management ability, including defining scope, developing plans and budgets, coordinating vendors and contractors, and managing risks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting manufacturing infrastructure and facility systems.
- Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning practices.
- Experience implementing automation or Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, and industrial safety standards.
- Experience leading maintenance personnel or technical teams with a focus on coaching and accountability.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for chemical mixing and filling lines to maximize reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
- Develop equipment maintenance strategies, spare-parts management, asset documentation, and equipment lifecycle plans.
- Drive continuous improvement in equipment uptime, OEE, safety, quality, and cost reduction.
- Develop equipment standards, maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and lead root-cause investigations into recurring equipment failures.
- Plan, budget, execute, and commission capital investment projects for chemical mixing and filling operations, including projects for manufacturing growth, automation, infrastructure, and facility improvements.
- Partner with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions that improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
- Evaluate and implement automation, new technologies, and process improvements that improve manufacturing capability and reduce operating costs.
- Manage relationships with equipment vendors, contractors, and external engineering resources.
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for the site's Maintenance Technician, establishing priorities, standard work, and accountability.
- Collaborate with EHS to ensure equipment and facility projects meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Support facility maintenance activities involving utilities, infrastructure, and building systems as required.
- Define project scope, develop plans and budgets, coordinate vendors and contractors, manage risks, and keep capital-equipment projects on track through commissioning.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust.
- Dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- Associate wellbeing programming with rewards.
- Bonus pay eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
