Lead Reliability Engineer
Core
Lead reliability engineering, maintenance planning, and predictive technology implementation to maximize equipment uptime and safety across a manufacturing plant.
Role type
Lead Reliability Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Maintenance strategies, reliability KPIs, predictive maintenance programs, and capital projects for plant equipment.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Maintenance / Reliability Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CMMS management, data analytics for reliability trends, equipment criticality analysis, predictive technology implementation (vibration, thermography, oil analysis), shutdown planning, lubrication program management, hydraulics improvement planning, asset register development, cross-functional collaboration, process documentation, troubleshooting production issues.
Preferred skills
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP/MMP/CRE) certification, Lean manufacturing experience, 7+ years of experience.
Technologies
CMMS, MS Office, Google Workspace, vibration analysis tools, ultrasonic analysis tools, thermography tools, PdMA systems, oil analysis systems, corrosion detection systems, dissolved gas analysis systems.
Responsibilities
Manage planning, scheduling, MRO, and CBM personnel; drive RCM analysis; develop and implement maintenance strategies in CMMS; define and report on reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, PMP); monitor condition monitoring and NDT strategies; lead implementation of predictive technologies; perform equipment criticality analysis; lead technical incident investigations; analyze data to forecast risks and drive improvements; support maintenance job plans and shutdowns; troubleshoot equipment issues; develop process documentation; lead capital projects; develop lubrication and hydraulics improvement plans; support Asset Register development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
