Lead Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. Position: Lead Mechanical Reliability Engineer Job Code: MEREP3 + Sr. Eng, Reliability Eng The Opportunity: As the Lead Engineer, Mechanical Reliability, Mill , you will be responsible for promoting the Maintenance Reliability program across departmentally in the mill. Additional responsibilities for your role as Lead Engineer, Mechanical Reliability include collecting and analyzing data on maintenance repairs to the equipment and facility, seeking opportunities to improve reliability of the assets, creating preventative maintenance plans, promoting the detection of equipment failures through predictive maintenance, and serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other Smurfit WestRock sites and external vendors. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Lead the Reliability program to continuously improve equipment availability and uptime, maximize production, and reduce maintenance costs Plan predictive and preventive maintenance activities to support the strategy, vision and core values of the Maintenance Department Conduct equipment failure analyses to identify opportunities to reduce repetitive maintenance and repair issues and to increase facility uptime Develop and implement predictive maintenance measures to increase the lifespan of assets Conduct Quality Assurance checks on equipment analysis to plan for scheduled maintenance repair and to validate accurate maintenance requests are ordered Serve as an equipment reliability Subject Matter Expert (SME) to Smurfit WestRock facilities and external vendors to support operating excellence Partner with the Maintenance and Production teams to support, educate, and promote reliability program buy-in throughout the facility Coach and train Reliability personnel (i.e., Vibration Analysts, Reliability Technicians, and Lubrication Technicians) to enable performance excellence Responsible for conducting business with integrity and respect, being accountable, and actively pursuing excellence to help achieve Smurfit WestRock’s Path to One goal. What you need to succeed: Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred 7 + years of work experience in Maintenance Manufacturing with working knowledge of Vibration Analysis Very analytical with the ability to develop key insights from large sets of data and information from various sources to drive business decisions Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adjust communication style and simple complex technical information for various audiences Adept at problem-solving and identifying root cause to implement preventative methods Results-oriented with a willingness and drive to achieve organizational objectives Aligned with our company’s values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Excellence What we offer: Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr