Reliability Engineer

LaSalle Network is partnering with an industry leader to hire a Maintenance Engineer to support the development and execution of a reliability-focused maintenance program within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in improving asset performance, increasing uptime, and reducing reactive maintenance through data-driven analysis, predictive maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives across complex production systems. What’s the job? Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and long-term improvement plans Assess current maintenance practices and drive modernization and standardization efforts across the facility Support reliability of critical equipment including rotating systems, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and bulk material handling assets Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues Build and enhance predictive and condition-based maintenance programs (vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound) Establish equipment criticality rankings, failure tracking systems, and standardized maintenance procedures Improve computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) data integrity, including asset hierarchies, work planning, and maintenance records Develop and monitor reliability KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Project teams to improve asset reliability and performance Provide input on capital projects, equipment upgrades, and maintainability improvements Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the operation What’s needed? Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 5+ years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments Strong experience with CMMS systems and maintenance data management Proven experience leading RCFA/RCPE investigations and implementing sustainable solutions Strong understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance methodologies Experience with industrial mechanical systems such as rotating equipment, conveyors, hydraulics, or similar assets Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and cross-functional communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment with multiple stakeholders CMRP, CRE, or similar certification preferred Experience in heavy manufacturing environments is a plus What’s in it for me? Opportunity to build and shape a modern reliability program within a large-scale industrial environment High-impact role with visibility across operations, engineering, and maintenance leadership Exposure to complex industrial systems and large capital equipment Opportunity to directly influence uptime, efficiency, and long-term asset performance Relocation assistance offered for qualified candidates Strong culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence Key Details Compensation: $85,000-95,000 annually Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available Schedule: Full-time, onsite (standard industrial schedule; occasional off-hours support may be required) Location: Evansville, IN Relocation Assistance: Offered Work Model: Fully onsite LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. #J-18808-Ljbffr LaSalle Network