Reliability Engineer-Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Reliability Engineer-Manufacturing

Position Overview

The Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the performance, reliability, and lifecycle of critical rotating equipment within a continuous-process manufacturing environment. This role drives reliability strategies that enhance equipment uptime, process efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams, the engineer plays a key role in identifying failure modes, implementing preventative strategies, and supporting long-term asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with maintenance, operations, and technical teams to establish and achieve equipment reliability goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor predictive and preventative maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, and infrared thermography.
• Provide daily technical support to maintenance personnel, supervisors, and engineers for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
• Lead root cause failure analysis efforts for rotating equipment and mechanical system failures.
• Support planning and execution of plant turnaround and shutdown activities.
• Provide technical input to prioritize repairs and define scope for maintenance work.
• Develop and manage reliability improvement projects focused on rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Review engineering and capital projects to ensure compliance with plant standards and industry best practices.
• Assist in developing and maintaining plant mechanical and safety engineering standards.
• Complete engineering design and documentation for plant improvements and modifications.
• Review vendor and supplier documentation and witness equipment testing when required.
• Support safety and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities to support plant operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Extensive experience in reliability, maintenance, or mechanical engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with rotating equipment, including turbines, compressors (centrifugal, reciprocating, screw), pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, diaphragm), and associated systems.
• Working knowledge of compressor control systems and mechanical system integration.
• Experience with reliability methodologies such as RCFA, RCM, or similar approaches.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) and industrial safety practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($110,000 - $130,000 salary)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunity to work in a critical reliability role supporting complex industrial operations
• Career growth within a stable, safety-focused manufacturing environment

Benefits

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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