Reliability Engineer

About the role

This role is responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of plant equipment. The Reliability Engineer will lead reliability initiatives for coating lines, slitters, thermal processing equipment, cranes, utility systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drives, and automation equipment. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, data analysis, root cause investigations, preventive maintenance optimization, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures using problem-solving tools
• Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Analyze downtime, maintenance, and reliability data
• Develop and track KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability
• Maintain CMMS asset hierarchy, equipment data, and maintenance records
• Support fixing production and utility systems
• Lead reliability improvement and equipment upgrade projects
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with company standards
• Work closely with maintenance technicians, operations teams, and external vendors
• Reduce recurring equipment failures
• Improve equipment uptime and reliability
• Increase PM compliance and effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives
• Build strong partnerships with Operations and Maintenance teams
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering field
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems
• Experience with any CMMS and Microsoft Office applications (most likely Oracle, Artist, Coupa, SAP, etc.)
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to walk, climb stairs, and access production equipment
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to support equipment troubleshooting during off-hours when needed

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermography, and predictive maintenance tools
• CMRP, Six Sigma, or related certifications
• Experience in aluminum, metal processing, or continuous manufacturing operations

What We Offer

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility treatment, childcare discount and nursing mom support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 in the areas of mental health, family life, career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs
• Diabetes management program
• Pet insurance
• Identity theft protection
• PerkSpot discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

Location Profile

Founded in 1971, Ashville is a finishing facility with coating capabilities. Employing around 190 people, the facility primarily serves the Building & Construction and Commercial Transportation markets.