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Reliability Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Homewood, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, OSHA, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Regulations, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Reliability Engineering, Retirement Plan, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
LOCATION
Homewood, IL
POSTED
6 days ago
Job Title: Reliability Engineer | Food Manufacturing
Location: Homewood, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Target Compensation: $100,000–125,000/year + bonus
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan

Must-Have Skills:
  • Reliability engineering or maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing
  • Strong root cause analysis and preventative/predictive maintenance experience
  • Experience improving equipment uptime and reducing downtime
  • Knowledge of CAPA processes and reliability-centered maintenance
  • Experience with CMMS, ERP systems, and maintenance tracking tools
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Job Summary:
Seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead equipment reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives within a food manufacturing environment. This role will focus on reducing downtime, improving asset performance, leading root cause investigations, and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting abilities, and experience driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Job Duties:
  • Develop and implement maintenance and reliability strategies to improve equipment performance
  • Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)
  • Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize reliability, efficiency, and asset lifespan
  • Monitor downtime events and lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components
  • Track and report KPIs related to equipment reliability and maintenance performance
  • Support new equipment installations and modifications to ensure operational reliability
  • Supervise, mentor, and train maintenance personnel on reliability-centered maintenance practices
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
  • 5–7 years of manufacturing experience required; food or USDA-regulated environment preferred
  • Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and maintenance best practices
  • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and asset management systems
  • Familiarity with OSHA and workplace safety standards
  • Certification in Reliability Engineering or Maintenance Management is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and data analysis tools
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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