Senior Manager, Reliability Engineering

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Reliability Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This role will shape and scale reliability strategy across automated, highly mechanized operations with a strong focus on uptime, throughput, safety, and cost performance. You will partner closely with Automation, Engineering, and operations leaders to set enterprise standards, strengthen asset performance, and drive long-term operational resilience. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in reliability leadership within complex industrial environments and a hands-on approach to turning data into lasting improvements. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale the reliability strategy for automated fulfillment and material handling operations
• Establish enterprise reliability standards and performance expectations across sites
• Identify critical assets and failure risks impacting throughput, safety, and cost; lead root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes
• Design risk-based maintenance approaches aligned to business impact and asset criticality
• Partner with Automation and Engineering teams to enhance system design for long-term reliability
• Define reliability data standards, KPIs, and reporting within CMMS and related systems
• Analyze downtime, performance trends, and cost drivers to support operational decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Reliability, or related field) or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 12 years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset performance roles
• Experience in automated or highly mechanized environments like robotics, AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs, or automated material handling systems
• Proven experience influencing multi-site operations or enterprise programs
• Startup, ramp up, or greenfield launch experience preferred
• Strong understanding of reliability principles and asset lifecycle management
• Experience working with CMMS platforms and performance reporting tools

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence and shape reliability strategies across multiple sites
• Potential for extensive partnership with various teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration
• Access to a central role that impacts company-wide reliability initiatives
• Engagement in startup and growth phases of operations, contributing to impactful projects and developments
• Flexibility in a remote work environment with opportunities for extensive travel

Compensation: $130,000 – $155,000 annually