Senior Reliability Engineer

MONOSOL LLC•Portage, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. The Senior Reliability Engineer will utilize data-driven methods and cross-functional collaboration to optimize asset performance, support plant safety and compliance, and enhance overall operational efficiency. This role works out of our Duneland facility and reports directly to the Director - Global Maintenance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methodologies such as TPM, TPS, or WCM.
5 years of experience as a Senior Reliability Engineering focused on maintenance and operations in industrial setting (discrete manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, etc.).
Strong knowledge of maintenance methodologies (RCM, RCA, FMEA, PM Optimization).
Proficiency in data analysis and experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint).
Familiarity with reliability tools such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography, and oil sampling.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
Working knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, GMP)

Nice To Haves

Certification in Reliability Engineering (e.g., CMRP, CRE) and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation Lead or support root cause investigations for equipment and process failures.
Apply structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Fault Tree Analysis to identify and eliminate chronic issues.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Optimization Evaluate existing maintenance strategies and implement condition-based or predictive technologies (vibration, infrared, ultrasound, oil analysis) to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
Asset Reliability & Performance Monitoring Track and analyze reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE, downtime).
Develop performance dashboards and reports using data from CMMS, SCADA, or plant historians.
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) / FMEA Facilitate or participate in RCM, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and criticality assessments to optimize maintenance plans and ensure asset integrity.
Support Capital Projects and Equipment Design Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure reliability is designed into new systems.
Provide input on equipment selection, specifications, and commissioning practices.
Lubrication & Asset Care Programs Oversee proper implementation of lubrication strategies and precision maintenance practices to extend asset life and improve equipment performance.
Spare Parts Strategy & CMMS Optimization Work with maintenance planning and supply chain to evaluate spare parts usage, identify critical spares, and ensure accurate asset data and task standardization in the CMMS.
Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives Lead or support Kaizen events, TPM efforts, and Six Sigma projects to enhance reliability and efficiency across the plant.
Training & Culture Development Support the development of a reliability-focused culture by training operations and maintenance teams on reliability principles and proactive maintenance strategies.