Reliability Engineer - We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and professional development opportunities!

We are a growing steel manufacturer producing billets, rebar, rod, industrial wire, and agricultural fence products, Red Brand, based in Bartonville, Illinois that offers its employees an exceptional bonus structure, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

The Company: Liberty Steel & Wire is on track for a record year and all products are 100% made in the USA. We are known for providing industry expertise, competitive pricing and responsive customer service. But most of all, our reliable inventory of steel, and strategically located facilities, promise to deliver in the most cost efficient and timely manner.

As part of a global organization, GFG Alliance, Liberty Steel & Wire is committed to the purpose of creating a sustainable future for industry and society. Focusing on change, family, and sustainability, Liberty Steel has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030.

We believe in recognizing change is a constant in the world, we are dynamic in that we seek to drive change rather than let it drive us. We pride ourselves on having an open mindset and continually challenging the status quo.

Liberty Steel & Wire is a Veteran Friendly Employer.

The Position: We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to extend the life of all assets and installations under their responsibility ensuring optimum levels of availability at the lowest total cost of ownership. The Reliability Engineer will interact with all functions and levels in the facility to deliver reliability, supporting the need to increase asset performance to meet/outperform output and quality targets.

• We offer a 401k with company match, company paid life insurance and long term disability, paid holidays, medical & prescription drug plans to choose from offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental and Vision plans, accident insurance, critical illness, and whole life, as well flexible spending accounts.
• We also offer annual merit reviews and upward career advancement opportunities supported by professional development.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting reliability analysis to identify potential failure modes and developing strategies to address them.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability measures into the design and manufacturing processes.
• Implementing reliability testing protocols and monitoring systems to evaluate product performance under various conditions.
• Analyzing data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and develop proactive maintenance plans.
• Investigating and resolving reliability issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborating with design and development teams to incorporate reliability considerations from the early stages of product development.
• Developing and maintaining reliability documentation, including reports, procedures, and specifications.
• Providing training and support to team members on reliability-related matters.
• Staying current with industry best practices, standards, and technologies related to reliability engineering.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; or equivalent experience
• Proven experience as a Reliability Engineer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of reliability principles, statistical analysis, and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Proficiency in reliability software tools and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

PAY RANGE: $70,400 - $88,000

17% DISCRETIONARY TARGET BONUS

The Location: Liberty Steel & Wire is based in Peoria, IL. This is a great place to live because it is affordable with cost of living in Peoria being 2% lower on average than other places in America and the areas has plenty of opportunities to visit wonderful attractions that are fun for the whole family, such as zoos, museums, and nature centers.

Why Should You Apply?

• Great benefits, competitive pay, and a profit sharing plan!
• On-the-job training, continuous professional development, and career paths to include upward movement.
• Flexible working hours and generous vacation, sick, and personal time off schedules.
• Experienced team willing to support, learn, and grow with you.

Liberty Steel and Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.