Manufacturing Reliability Engineer

• Diagnose and eliminate chronic mechanical downtime and repeat failures
• Identify and reduce setup variability across shifts and operators
• Engineer mechanical fixes that improve repeatability (fixtures, hard stops, guides, datum surfaces, gauges)
• Improve machine robustness by addressing wear points, misalignment, fastener retention, and component selection
• Analyze failure modes and implement permanent corrective actions (not temporary fixes)
• Simplify setups by removing unnecessary adjustments and operator judgment
• Improve preventive maintenance by aligning tasks to actual failure mechanisms
• Partner with maintenance to improve repair quality and prevent reoccurrence
• Document standard setups and critical adjustments clearly and simply
• Support new equipment installs and modifications with a focus on long-term reliability

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience 
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with direct equipment involvement 

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems: bearings, shafts, belts, chains, fasteners, tolerances, alignment 

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and permanently resolve mechanical and setup-related failures 

• Comfortable working on and around running production equipment 

• Ability to work cross-functionally with operators, maintenance, and leadership 
• Occasional international travel is a requirement

Preferred Experience 

• Equipment reliability or manufacturing engineering background 

• Experience stabilizing setups and reducing changeover variability 

• Familiarity with failure modes, wear analysis, and root cause methods 

• Experience modifying existing equipment for improved reliability (not just designing new machines) 

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.