Reliability Engineering Manager

The Reliability Engineering Manager leads the development and implementation of asset reliability programs to improve equipment uptime, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance strategies. This role oversees a team of reliability engineers and analysts, and ensures proactive identification and elimination of chronic failures through engineering analysis, condition monitoring, and reliability best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Reliability Strategy & Program Development:

   • Develop and lead asset reliability programs aligned with plant operations and maintenance goals.

   • Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis (RCA) across equipment and systems.

2. Team Leadership:

   • Manage and mentor a team of reliability engineers, analysts, and technical specialists.

   • Provide direction, training, and support for reliability-related initiatives.

3. Asset Performance Management:

   • Monitor and analyze equipment performance metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and availability.

   • Identify chronic issues and implement corrective actions to enhance performance and longevity.

4. Predictive & Preventive Maintenance Optimization:

   • Implement and optimize PdM technologies like vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis.

   • Integrate PdM insights into the maintenance schedule and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

5. Failure Analysis & RCA:

   • Lead structured root cause failure analyses for critical equipment failures.

   • Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to prevent recurrence.

6. Project & Capital Planning Support:

   • Support capital projects by specifying reliability requirements for new equipment and systems.

   • Assist in lifecycle cost analysis and reliability modeling.

7. Compliance & Documentation:

   • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.

   • Maintain documentation of reliability data, studies, and engineering reports.

Key Focus Areas:

• Asset Reliability Improvement

• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) & Condition Monitoring

• Root Cause Analysis & Failure Prevention

• RCM & FMEA Implementation

• Team Development & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Maintenance Strategy Optimization

Required Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and rotating equipment reliability.

• Proficiency with reliability tools and methods (RCM, FMEA, RCA, Weibull Analysis).

• Hands-on experience with predictive maintenance technologies and CMMS systems.

Leadership & Communication:

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive cultural change toward reliability excellence.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interfacing with operations, maintenance, and engineering.

Analytical Thinking:

• Skilled in using reliability metrics and data analytics to drive decisions.

• Experience with tools like Minitab, ReliaSoft, or equivalent for statistical analysis.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  • B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (required)

  • Master’s degree preferred in Reliability Engineering or Maintenance Management

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Six Sigma Black Belt

• Experience:

  • 10–15 years of experience in reliability/maintenance engineering

  • 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity

  • Industry background in heavy industry, oil & gas, power, manufacturing, chemicals, or utilities preferred