Senior Reliability Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the enterprise-wide Reliability Engineering strategy and roadmap
• Standardize and continuously improve maintenance and reliability processes across multiple manufacturing sites
• Develop and implement criticality-based maintenance and asset care strategies
• Lead predictive maintenance initiatives and expand use of condition monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration, thermography, ultrasound)
• Analyze equipment history and drive root cause failure analysis to reduce chronic failures
• Coach and train plant teams on maintenance fundamentals, including work management, planning & scheduling, and preventive maintenance
• Partner with plant leadership to identify reliability improvement opportunities and implement action plans
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure and drive performance improvements across sites
• Lead change management efforts and influence adoption of best practices across the organization
• Serve as a technical SME and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, tools, and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or manufacturing environments
• Strong background in reliability methodologies (FMEA, RCM, root cause analysis)
• Experience implementing predictive maintenance technologies (vibration, thermography, ultrasound, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging CMMS/EAM systems and data
• Certifications such as CMRP or predictive maintenance credentials are highly valued
• Excellent communication, coaching, and collaboration skills

Location & Travel

• Lakeville, MN (Hybrid)
• Approximately 50% travel across U.S. and Canada plants