Mechanical Reliability Specialist
Core
Drive maintenance excellence across mechanical assets, equipment, and systems to improve reliability, minimize downtime, and support operational performance in a fresh food manufacturing environment.
Role type
Individual-contributor mechanical reliability specialist
Builds
Preventative and predictive maintenance programs, root cause analysis outcomes, and asset lifecycle management
Domain
Food manufacturing / Mechanical reliability engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), preventative and predictive maintenance program development, mechanical systems knowledge (hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, pumps, blowers, conveyors), CMMS usage
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing, project management, condition monitoring technologies, contractor management, Australian machinery safety standards (AS4024)
Technologies
MEX, CMMS
Responsibilities
Own and optimize RCM, preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs; analyze equipment performance data and operational trends to identify and prevent failures; facilitate Root Cause Analysis investigations and drive corrective actions; provide technical support and troubleshooting for mechanical systems; support lifecycle management including spare parts optimization and capital projects; partner with production and maintenance teams to maximize uptime; work with OEMs and contractors to deliver maintenance solutions
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
