Reliability Engineer – Mechanical Assets (Manufacturing)

The Mid-Level Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of mechanical assets across the facility. This role focuses on analyzing equipment performance, identifying failure modes, optimizing maintenance strategies, and supporting condition monitoring and root cause investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

🔧 Equipment Reliability & Asset Management

• • Monitor performance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, failure frequency) for rotating and static equipment

  • Develop and update asset maintenance strategies to increase reliability and reduce downtime

  • Assist in lifecycle cost analysis and asset criticality assessments

🛠 Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• • Review and enhance PM and PdM strategies

  • Implement condition-based monitoring techniques (vibration, oil analysis, thermography)

  • Recommend upgrades or design modifications based on asset performance trends

🔍 Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting

• • Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to resolve recurring issues

  • Document findings and implement corrective/preventive actions

🧰 CMMS & Documentation

• • Utilize CMMS (SAP, Maximo, etc.) to track asset data, maintenance history, and work orders

  • Maintain accurate records of reliability metrics, analysis, and technical reports

  • Support spare parts optimization and bill of materials (BOM) updates

🤝 Cross-functional Collaboration

• • Liaise with OEMs, vendors, and internal teams for reliability improvement initiatives

  • Train technicians and junior engineers in reliability practices and tools

  • Contribute to capital project reviews with a focus on long-term asset performance

Key Focus Areas:

• • Rotating and static mechanical equipment

  • Condition monitoring and reliability analytics

  • RCA, FMEA, RCM methodologies

  • CMMS data integrity and equipment strategy optimization

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

  • 3–6 years of experience in reliability or mechanical maintenance engineering

Preferred Skills & Tools:

• • Strong understanding of mechanical systems (pumps, compressors, valves, gearboxes, etc.)

  • Experience with FMEA, RCA, RCM, and predictive maintenance tools

  • Proficiency in CMMS platforms (SAP PM, Maximo, etc.)

  • Data analysis (Excel, Power BI) and technical documentation skills

Certifications (Preferred):

• • CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)

  • CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer)

  • ISO 55000 or Six Sigma knowledge (a plus)

Work Environment:

• • Office and plant floor environment

  • May require PPE and occasional shift or weekend support

  • Minimal travel as required