Advanced Manufacturing Reliability Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: Platte - Bldg B - Platte City, MO 64079 | Position Title: Advanced Manufacturing Reliability Engineer | Reporting to: Vice President, Digital Transformation | Department: Manufacturing JOB SUMMARY This senior‑level technical individual‑contributor role focuses on the reliability, performance, and output of Central Power Systems & Services’ (CPS&S) automated fabrication equipment—anchored in the Salvagnini platform (punch/shear, laser, bending, and material handling/storage). The incumbent serves as the in‑house subject‑matter expert who keeps equipment running, establishes preventive and predictive maintenance, sets up the fabrication parts storeroom, and trains operators, programmers, and maintenance technicians. ROLE IMPACT Salvagnini and supporting fabrication equipment run more reliably, with measurably higher uptime and output. Unplanned downtime is understood, tracked, and trending down. A real preventive and predictive maintenance program exists—PM routes, failure coding, and equipment documentation—instead of run‑to‑failure and tribal knowledge. A fabrication parts storeroom is stood up: critical spares identified, min/max levels set, parts tied to assets, and spend controlled. Operators and programmers become measurably more capable—trained to standard work and supported by setup sheets and operator aids that don’t depend on one person being in the room. Maintenance technicians have a technical coach and escalation resource at the equipment, raising the whole team’s troubleshooting capability. The Salvagnini vendor relationship is actively managed—factory support, software and tooling currency, and applications knowledge flowing back into the operation. RESPONSIBILITIES Equipment Reliability & Maintenance Own the reliability, uptime, and output of the automated fabrication equipment—Salvagnini punch/shear, laser, bending, and material handling/storage systems—as the in‑house subject‑matter expert. Build and run preventive and predictive maintenance programs: PM routes and schedules, daily inspection routines, failure coding, and condition monitoring appropriate to the equipment. Troubleshoot automated motion‑control, oleo‑pneumatic, electrical, and control‑system faults; restore equipment quickly and capture root cause. Lead root‑cause analysis on significant failures and repeat breakdowns, and drive corrective actions to closure. Create, update, and maintain TPM/PM and equipment documentation as a living technical library. Parts Storeroom & Spares Management Stand up and manage a fabrication parts storeroom: critical‑spare identification, min/max levels, and parts tied to assets. Source and purchase spare parts and capital equipment as needed; control spend through smart sourcing and reverse‑engineering of high‑cost spares where appropriate. Maintain spare‑parts inventory accuracy and availability so equipment is never waiting on parts. Operator, Programmer & Maintenance Development Train and coach operators and programmers on the equipment—setup, tooling, and program management—at the pace of the learner. Develop standard work, setup sheets, and operator aids that make expert knowledge transferable and reduce single‑person dependency. Serve as a technical coach and escalation resource to maintenance technicians, raising the team’s troubleshooting capability (a technical resource, not a supervisor). Set and reinforce clear expectations for how the equipment is run and cared for. Programming, Applications & Process Support Support and optimize machine programs and nests; apply advanced programming (e.g., ABS / Stream ecosystem) where special profiles or efficiency gains require it. Partner with engineering and planning on program validation, cycle‑time and setup‑reduction studies, and throughput improvement. Serve as the lead technical resource during new program launches, first‑article runs, and process qualification. Vendor Partnership Serve as the primary internal point of contact and subject‑matter expert for the Salvagnini vendor relationship. Engage Salvagnini’s technical, applications, and factory‑support teams to stay current on software, tooling, and best practices, and to access factory‑level support when needed. Bring vendor‑sourced knowledge back into the operation to improve how the equipment is run, programmed, and maintained. Scaling & Future Scope Build the reliability systems, documentation, and standards so they extend to additional fabrication equipment and facilities as the company grows. Scope may expand over time as the program matures. Travel Occasional travel may be required for equipment manufacturer and vendor training and support (for example, Salvagnini, Amada, BLM and other OEM partners). Benefits Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance 401k with company match Paid Time Off Training & Professional Development (including manufacturer and vendor factory training) Positive and productive work environment QUALIFICATIONS Required 7+ years operating, maintaining, or commissioning automated sheet‑metal fabrication equipment—panel benders, punch/shear combis, fiber laser systems, or equivalent—in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent hands‑on experience and manufacturer certifications are considered in lieu of a degree. Demonstrated reliability and maintenance capability: building PM programs and troubleshooting automated motion‑control, oleo‑pneumatic, electrical, and control systems, using data to drive uptime. Strong fabrication fundamentals—material knowledge, bend sequencing, tooling, and quality inspection; able to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD‑generated programs. Experience managing spare‑parts inventory and/or standing up a storeroom tied to asset criticality. Proven ability to train and develop operators and technicians and to create standard work that transfers knowledge. Comfortable working alongside engineering and translating floor‑level observations into actionable input. Preferred Direct Salvagnini experience—panel benders, P‑series punch/shear, L‑series laser, and material handling/storage configurations (MV, MD, SMD, IA, and similar). Salvagnini programming and certifications—ABS programming, Stream ecosystem, systems‑integration, and electrical/mechanical certifications. Predictive‑maintenance technologies (motor current, vibration, thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis) and CMMS platforms (MaintainX preferred). Comfortable using data and analytics/reporting tools to track equipment performance and drive decisions. Exposure to MES / ERP systems (Epicor a plus) and shop‑floor data capture. Lean or Six Sigma and structured problem‑solving (5‑Why, fishbone). Bilingual (English/Spanish). WORK CONDITIONS Physical Demands / Work Environment: This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing stairs and ladders, and working in tight‑access areas around equipment. The role requires the ability to lift up to 75 lbs. without restriction. This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline. Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. CPS&S is a smoke‑free and drug‑free work environment. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen (including THC). #J-18808-Ljbffr Central Power Systems & Services