Reliability Engineer

Corporate Reliability EngineerCarrollton, GA 30117 Full Time Travel: Up to 25%The Corporate Reliability Engineer plays a key role in driving maintenance and reliability excellence across multiple Southwire manufacturing sites. This role will lead efforts in improving equipment performance through best practices, advanced diagnostics, and strategic initiatives aligned with Southwire's Reliability and Maintainability Roadmap.Must-Have QualificationsProven experience in reliability engineeringStrong expertise in oil analysisHands-on experience with vibration analysisKey ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with plant maintenance teams to identify and implement reliability improvements.Mentor and support plant reliability engineers in leveraging maintenance systems for performance analysis.Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), delivering training and guidance.Support equipment design and commissioning with a focus on reliability and maintainability.Lead and manage assigned projects, ensuring successful implementation and effectiveness.Optimize preventive maintenance practices across similar asset types.Audit plant reliability practices and suggest improvements aligned with roadmap goals.Provide CMMS training and support for master/transactional data.Develop and maintain documentation for reliability policies and procedures.Promote reliability best practices, including: Proactive vs. reactive maintenanceTime-based vs. condition-based strategiesMaintenance prevention as a core philosophyRequired Education & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering (required)Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on reliability and maintainabilityIn-depth knowledge of: Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA)Root Cause Analysis (RCA)Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)Proficient in predictive maintenance tools: vibration, thermal, ultrasonic, oil, and circuit analysisStrong training and facilitation skills for reliability methodologiesPhysical RequirementsLifting/Carrying: Up to 50 lbs (10%)Standing/Walking: Frequent (60%)Sitting/Climbing/Kneeling: Occasionally (15%)Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally, up to 50 lbsWorking ConditionsOffice, lab, and plant environmentsExposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, dust/fumes, confined spacesUse of PPE: safety glasses, shoes, hard hatMay require work during weekends, holidays, or on various shiftsCompetencies & SkillsNimble LearningCustomer FocusStrategic Planning and AlignmentCross-functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementAction-Oriented Problem Solving