Sr. Reliability Engineer

Conagra Brands • Fort Madison, IA

7d • $81,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Corporate Reliability Engineer, you will implement and execute a world-class Reliability Engineering program. You will work as part of the Corporate Reliability Center of Excellence Team and the cross-functional Technical Transformation Team to lead the development and execution of processes, tools, standards, and key performance indicators that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Primary job location options include: Darien WI, Marshall MO, Troy OH, Ft. Madison IA, Council Bluffs IA, Imlay City MI, Archbold OH with 50% travel to our other plant locations Your Impact Lead asset criticality management by determining asset criticality and guiding sites to utilize and maintain rankings in SAP. Drive asset risk management by identifying high-risk assets and recommending or leading risk elimination or mitigation plans. Establish robust equipment failure root cause analysis capabilities through training, coaching, and facilitation. Analyze equipment and cost data to manage Reliability Engineering efforts that deliver measurable value. Apply PM Evaluation (PME) and PM Optimization (PMO) processes to continuously improve preventive maintenance effectiveness and efficiency. Utilize Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) processes and standards, including training and leading RCM analysis. Perform Weibull analysis to understand equipment reliability and develop maintenance strategies. Monitor progress of Reliability Engineering initiatives and provide periodic updates. Stay current with industry trends and benchmarks, recommending and leading program improvements. Develop and maintain strong SAP Plant Maintenance skills, monitor data integrity, and lead improvement efforts. Collaborate with Engineering teams to apply “design for reliability” standards during capital expenditure projects. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, or Engineering roles, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG.
• Previous experience implementing Reliability Engineering processes.
• Proven track record of establishing Reliability Engineering capabilities.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience with Weibull and other statistical analysis methods.
• Excel – Intermediate experience
• Experience with CMMS systems; SAP Plant Maintenance preferred.
• Skilled in assessing and prioritizing improvement efforts based on losses.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset criticality management by determining asset criticality and guiding sites to utilize and maintain rankings in SAP.
• Drive asset risk management by identifying high-risk assets and recommending or leading risk elimination or mitigation plans.
• Establish robust equipment failure root cause analysis capabilities through training, coaching, and facilitation.
• Analyze equipment and cost data to manage Reliability Engineering efforts that deliver measurable value.
• Apply PM Evaluation (PME) and PM Optimization (PMO) processes to continuously improve preventive maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Utilize Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) processes and standards, including training and leading RCM analysis.
• Perform Weibull analysis to understand equipment reliability and develop maintenance strategies.
• Monitor progress of Reliability Engineering initiatives and provide periodic updates.
• Stay current with industry trends and benchmarks, recommending and leading program improvements.
• Develop and maintain strong SAP Plant Maintenance skills, monitor data integrity, and lead improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to apply “design for reliability” standards during capital expenditure projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees