CareerPlan

Reliability Engineering Manager

Newcastle, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead reliability strategies and engineering improvements for a locomotive fleet to maximize availability, performance, and asset cost optimization.

Role type

Senior IC Reliability Engineering Manager

Builds

Locomotive fleet reliability and performance

Domain

Rail freight / Heavy transport

Required skills

Reliability engineering methodologies (RCA, RCM, FMEA), fleet performance analysis, root cause analysis, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, data analytics, asset management frameworks, predictive maintenance

Preferred skills

Locomotive systems knowledge, Chartered Engineer status, asset management or reliability certifications

Technologies

Data analytics tools, predictive maintenance platforms

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of fleet engineers, develop and implement reliability strategies and governance frameworks, analyze fleet performance and failure trends, lead root cause analysis and defect elimination initiatives, partner with maintenance and operations teams to optimize maintenance strategies, collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to resolve technical issues, provide technical leadership and performance reporting for strategic decision-making

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC