Company

Manufacturing

ReliabilityEngineerContinuousImprovement

$85–125k ~AI est. Petersburg, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Reliability Engineer – Continuous Improvement. Skills: Reliability engineering, Maintenance strategies, Root cause analysis. Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies. Implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve asset performance; Reduce downtime; Improve equipment availability; Improve operational efficiency

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause failure analysis; Failure modes and effects analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, 3+ years of reliability engineering experience, 5+ years of maintenance experience with industrial equipment, Understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance methodologies, Experience with CMMS, Knowledge of RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and TPM, Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, Experience analyzing maintenance and reliability data, Willingness to work closely with maintenance technicians, Perform hands-on field support

Nice to Have

Experience in steel, metals, or other heavy manufacturing environments, Certification in reliability engineering (CMRP, CRE, or similar), Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies, Experience supporting large industrial equipment

What You'll Do.

Develop reliability-centered maintenance strategies

Implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies

Lead root cause failure analysis

Lead failure modes and effects analysis

Identify recurring equipment issues

Eliminate recurring equipment issues

Support predictive maintenance programs

Support preventive maintenance programs

Improve asset performance

Utilize condition monitoring techniques

Partner with maintenance teams

Partner with operations teams

Improve equipment availability

Improve operational efficiency

Develop key performance indicators

Track key performance indicators

Assist with major equipment overhauls

Assist with capital improvement projects

Assist with equipment upgrades

Collaborate with vendors

Collaborate with contractors

Collaborate with equipment manufacturers

Optimize equipment performance

Provide technical guidance

Provide training to maintenance personnel

Ensure compliance with safety standards

Ensure compliance with environmental standards

Ensure compliance with operational standards

Participate in field troubleshooting

Perform hands-on problem solving

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Maintenance teams; Operations teams

Process & Methodology

Capital improvement projects

Full Job Description

## Key Responsibilities Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies for critical production equipment. Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) to identify and eliminate recurring equipment issues. Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs to improve asset performance and reduce downtime. Utilize condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication analysis. Partner with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment availability and operational efficiency. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability. Assist with major equipment overhauls, capital improvement projects, and equipment upgrades. Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to optimize equipment performance. Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel. Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards. Participate directly in field troubleshooting and hands-on problem solving alongside maintenance teams. ## Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of reliability engineering experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industrial environment. 5+ years of maintenance experience with industrial equipment. Strong understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance methodologies. Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems). Knowledge of reliability tools and methodologies such as RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and TPM. Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems. Experience analyzing maintenance and reliability data to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Willingness to work closely with maintenance technicians and perform hands-on field support when

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