Reliability Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct Root-Cause and Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCA, RCFA).
• Implement Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Analyze asset system performance, including asset utilization, remaining useful life, and other parameters defining operating condition, reliability, and costs.
• Develop and monitor asset management strategies.
• Apply value analysis to repair/replace, repair/re-design, and make/buy decisions.
• Track utility spending with a Continuous Improvement mindset for overall plant cost reduction opportunities.
• Provide documentation and on-site training for maintenance and engineering personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 5+ years of experience working with industrial equipment within a manufacturing plant.
• Experience in defining, collecting, and analyzing data for equipment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with the ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints/schematics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience working with Enterprise Asset Management and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with Maximo is nice to have.
• Possession of a Master Electrician License is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Pay and Schedule

• The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $57.70/hr.
• This is a first shift role (7am-4pm).

Schedule

• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

Work Environment

• Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the facility focuses on processing and distributing aluminum products.
• The 480,000 sq ft facility is highly automated, clean, and operates advanced extrusion and casting machines that can reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees.
• The dress code is casual due to the hands-on nature of the work, which may involve getting dirty.
• This is a first shift role (7am-4pm), and the team primarily supplies to automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical device markets.
• The work environment is supportive, with opportunities for training and career development.
• After six months of employment, employees gain access to Udemy courses.
• The role offers 10 days of PTO and 6 standard holidays.
• The position is stable, with the potential for conversion to a permanent role within 12 months.