Reliability Engineering Manager

About the role

Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability engineering activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, fault tree analysis, and risk prioritization
• Identify and mitigate reliability risks across design, manufacturing, and supplier processes
• Define reliability requirements, validation strategies, and acceptance criteria for products and systems
• Drive failure prevention through design reviews, process reviews, and risk-based decision making
• Lead structured failure investigations (8D, A3, root cause) and ensure effective resolution
• Analyze field data, warranty trends, test results, and defects to identify systemic reliability issues
• Own corrective and preventive actions from initiation through verification of effectiveness
• Develop and track reliability metrics (MTBF, failure rates, trends) to drive continuous improvement
• Apply statistical analysis, SPC, and process capability (Cp/Cpk) to reduce variation and improve reliability
• Partner cross-functionally (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain) to resolve complex issues
• Support supplier reliability through qualification, audits, PFMEA reviews, and performance management
• Define and oversee reliability testing (life, stress, HALT/HASS), ensuring results drive design/process improvements
• Evaluate reliability impacts of process changes, deviations, and manufacturing readiness decisions
• Strengthen product robustness, reduce repeat failures, and improve real-world performance outcomes
• Lead team performance, resource allocation, and process improvements while aligning to business goals

Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) from an accredited university.
• Experience: 6 years of experience in reliability engineering, quality engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience: 6 years of experience working with fielded products and failure data.
• Experience: 6 years of experience in regulated or high-reliability industries (power generation, aerospace, automotive, industrial equipment).
• Experience: 6 years of experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production readiness.
• Experience: Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance

Employment Requirements

• Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.

Additional Job Requirements

• Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
• Willing to work Monday-Friday (set schedule).
• Possess a customer focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Less than 3 Direct Reports.

Culture Expectations

• Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
• Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
• Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
• Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
• Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.