Reliability Engineer

JOB TITLE: Reliability Engineer
JOB TYPE: Direct-Hire
LOCATION: Bronx, NY - Onsite
START DATE: October/November 2026
SHIFT: Monday-Friday, First Shift

We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead equipment reliability efforts and help strengthen a developing reliability program within a complex manufacturing environment. This position will focus on improving asset performance, reducing recurring failures, optimizing maintenance strategies, and serving as a technical resource across engineering, maintenance, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of site reliability strategies and programs.
• Apply RCA, FMEA, RCM, equipment criticality, and defect-elimination methods to address recurring equipment issues.
• Analyze maintenance and performance data to identify failure trends and implement lasting corrective actions.
• Improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to increase equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Develop and monitor reliability metrics used to evaluate equipment health, maintenance effectiveness, and asset performance.
• Support troubleshooting of complex equipment failures and provide technical guidance during significant equipment issues.
• Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, quality, and other stakeholders to improve equipment performance and maintenance practices.
• Support equipment upgrades and capital initiatives by providing reliability input throughout design, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Establish and improve asset-management practices, including equipment hierarchy, spare-parts planning, maintenance standards, and equipment documentation.
• Ensure reliability initiatives align with applicable safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, asset management, or closely related manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience building, implementing, or substantially improving a reliability program.
• Strong experience applying RCA, FMEA, RCM, equipment criticality, defect elimination, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and systems, including pumps, motors, conveyors, utilities, instrumentation, controls, and related manufacturing assets.

EOE STATEMENT:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.