Reliability Engineer

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and enhancing the reliability of systems, equipment, and processes to ensure optimal performance, safety, and efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to minimize failures, improve maintenance practices, and enhance overall system reliability. This position spends most of their time walking the floor, getting a feel for the machinery and equipment and making decisions on how to make them more run more efficiently and training technicians on the best way to maintain them.

Role and Activity  

• Set up detailed Machine inspections and implement them into Queries
  
• Train technicians and operators how to do a detailed Inspection
  
• Set up PM task lists in Queries
  
• Create rebuild Parts-List for production equipment
  
• Plan rebuilds for machine in regard to runtime
  
• Train technicians and operators hands-on during rebuilds
  
• Set up and execute classroom training classes
  
• Work with the projects team and take on small tasks in the factory expansion project
  
• Get involved in root cause analyses
  
• Plan and execute improvements to production equipment to make machines more reliable
  
• Attend to production, maintenance and project planning meetings to get familiar with Factory targets and KPIs
  
• Set up procedures for set up or calibration of specific factory equipment
  

Measurable Outcomes  

• Identify areas that need improvement
  
• Demonstrate the tangible benefits of their work in terms of increased reliability, reduced downtime, and cost savings.
  

• Work Environment: 
  

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

• Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
  
• Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
  
• May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
  
• Fast-Paced: Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
  
• High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
  
• Standing for Long Hours: Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
  
• Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
  
• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
  
• Food Safety Regulations: Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
  
• Team-Oriented: Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.
  

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering
  

• Two to five years of experience in similar role preferred 
  
• Strong Excel skills 
  
• Knowledge of SAP and/or JDE preferred, but not required 
  
• Manufacturing experience required
  
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and analytic abilities 
  

Benefits