Reliability Engineer (Industrial)

Detroit, MI

Job description:

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, our Reliability Engineer will be an integral part of the Maintenance Department and responsible for applying engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products by performing the following duties. This person has the opportunity to be promoted to the Maintenance and Reliability Superintendent within 6-12 months!

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyzing demands for repair and improvements of Industrial site manufacturing equipment. Identifies solutions to recurring problems and proposes best solution to avoid same breakdown of equipment and production downtime.
  • Develops an efficient strategy for equipment, collecting all relevant data and information about the maintenance process and activities. Develops a strategy allowing an efficient use of the production/process equipment.
  • Supervises assorted contractors as necessary in accordance with all EHS regulations.
  • Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
  • Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
  • Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
  • Uses computer assisted engineering and design software to design plant equipment, facilities and production methods.
  • Develops expense and capital projects by generating, scope of work, alternatives, estimates, project papers, specifications, budgets.
  • Executes expense and capital projects by, selecting contractors, writing request for quotes, awarding bids, overseeing contractors and internal maintenance personnel, inspecting/approving work, and closing projects.
  • Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or protecting techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
  • Complies and analyzes operational, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified equipment. Analyzes existing equipment to reliability and identifies with operations opportunities to improve existing systems.
  • Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technical changes and developments in industry.
  • Assist with the design and implementation of Electrical/Mechanical PM/ PdM Programs
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Bachelors degree in engineering (Electrical, mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial)
  • 5-15 years Engineering Experience, preferably in Maintenance Reliability and Electrical (high voltage) in an Heavy Industrial environment.
  • Reliability Certification Preferred
  • Manufacturing experience Preferred
  • CMMS Experience Preferred
  • Ability to work both first and partial third shift (55 hours a week)
  • Knowledge with federal mining laws (MSHA) preferred.
  • Knowledge of mining methods and in use and operation of related equipment preferred.
  • Knowledge in the installation, basic maintenance, or operation of mine ventilation and materials processing/handling systems and/or mine shaft maintenance preferred

Work Environment

  • Must be able to climb ladders, steps, crawl and bend regularly
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty pounds regularly
  • Must be able to wear proper PPE including steel toe shoes and safety glasses
  • Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures outside year round

No sponsorship.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

If this person is seasoned 9Mid to mid-high career level) They will likely shadow the current Maintenance and Reliability Superintendent and take over the department in 6-12 months time becoming a Maintenance Manager that is heading up the Flagship Plant for the company!

Brand Recognition. Economy downturn resistant.

Financially Stable

High Commodity

Excellent Benefits

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 170000

Currency Type : USD

Nigel
Posted 2025-09-30

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