Maintenance Reliability Engineer

About the role

This Maintenance Manufacturing Engineer role is responsible for meeting business goals, driving TPM programs (Total Productive Maintenance), and implementing continuous improvement processes for each cell’s equipment. You will solve problems, develop and execute tactical and strategic objectives, and drive results that impact short-term and long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with Production and Lean Teams to support TPM transition site wide.
• Develop TPM Team to support Individual Production Cells to improve Operational Availability.
• Lead team to implement TPM Program Element Strategies for each Production cell.
• Lead KPI Projects and Initiatives to support Safety, Impaired Work Orders, Preventative Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance and TPM / Project Work Orders to improve the Overall Value of the Maintenance Organization.
• Support EHS projects in cell to ensure equipment meets required safety regulations and specifications from OSHA, NFPA, NEC, IEC to provide a safe working environment.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute policy/strategy as it pertains to machine health.
• Partner with Machine Utilization Team to complete Dimensional Verification study of machine and equipment function including machine level, alignment, and repeatability.
• Work closely with Members of the production team to improve cell’s manufacturing equipment and achieve superior product quality.
• Utilize Problem Solving Tools via “Predictive Technology” to assist experienced Technicians in understanding Equipment Maintenance Issues.
• Engineer concepts and creative solutions to improve the Overall Machine Health.
• Manage and schedule TPM work orders with Production cells.
• Identify and develop Training Plans to improve technician’s skills and abilities.
• Liaise between OEM and Maintenance to enhance the equipment design and function.
• Assist production Manufacturing Engineer in the design, build, and procurement of equipment, as it pertains to spare parts, preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, repairs and rebuild of equipment, machine health strategy, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis for improvements to processes and/or equipment.
• Use expert judgment and ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address complicated manufacturing equipment issues.
• Collaborate with multiple external sources to arrive at World Class solutions.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience; lead projects and resource requirements to improve cell equipment.
• Explain information, developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field; convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial and/or Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university OR High School diploma with 6 years of relative manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in a team environment on the TPM program (Total Productive Maintenance).
• Reliability Engineering experience (utilizing predictive tools) through machine monitoring software.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• 5 plus years maintenance technician experience.
• Prior experience and knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Ability to plan, communicate and execute.

Eligibility

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.