Reliability Engineer

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and overall asset performance across a large industrial operation. This role analyzes equipment performance, investigates failures, and develops maintenance strategies that drive operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life. Working closely with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams, the Reliability Engineer implements data-driven solutions that support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.

• Analyze equipment performance data to identify opportunities for improved reliability, availability, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Lead root cause investigations for significant equipment failures and develop corrective and preventive action plans.
• Monitor reliability metrics, downtime trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for new and existing equipment.
• Facilitate and support Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management processes.
• Review downtime and delay data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations related to condition monitoring and equipment reliability.
• Support equipment rebuilds and overhauls by incorporating historical reliability data and lessons learned.
• Establish and maintain reliability standards and performance expectations for new, repaired, and overhauled equipment.
• Benchmark equipment performance against internal and industry standards and develop action plans to address gaps.
• Conduct equipment and maintenance program audits and recommend reliability improvements.
• Support maintenance and reliability budget development through analysis of historical performance and maintenance costs.
• Develop and deliver training programs related to reliability principles, RCA methodologies, and maintenance best practices.
• Evaluate equipment modifications and prepare technical justifications for reliability improvement projects.
• Lead or support engineering projects focused on improving equipment reliability, safety, maintainability, and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate equipment histories, drawings, records, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and vendors to implement sustainable equipment improvements.
• Promote standardized maintenance practices, reporting, procedures, and communication across the facility

• Experience supporting mechanical and/or structural equipment in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, processing, mining, or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability principles, maintenance practices, and failure analysis techniques.
• Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical equipment and material handling systems.
• Working knowledge of RCA, FMEA, RCM, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), with SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret and maintain equipment records, drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Technical trade certification, engineering degree, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.

• Reliability Engineering experience within a large-scale industrial or manufacturing operation.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• Experience developing and improving preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Ability to train and mentor maintenance and operations personnel on reliability best practices.
• Demonstrated success translating reliability data into actionable improvement initiatives.

This position operates within a large industrial manufacturing or processing facility that relies on complex mechanical and material handling equipment. The role involves frequent interaction with maintenance, operations, engineering teams, and external vendors in a safety-focused environment. Responsibilities include field inspections, review of technical documentation and equipment data, and the use of CMMS platforms and engineering software to support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. The environment emphasizes proactive maintenance, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Strawberry Plains, TN.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Strawberry Plains, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Strawberry Plains,TN.

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