Reliability Engineering Specialist

Ferrero; Brantford; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrero is looking for a Reliability Engineering Specialist to improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance across the site. You will collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering to apply reliability principles, data analysis, and predictive maintenance technologies.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing with a focus on reliability, and experience with SAP PM, PLC systems, and maintenance management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• 4+ years manufacturing experience, including 2+ years in a maintenance or reliability-focused role.
• Experience with reliability engineering, asset management, root cause analysis, and maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring techniques.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and maintenance management systems.
• Advanced SAP PM knowledge considered a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and influence continuous improvement.
• Experience delivering reliability improvement projects with measurable results is considered a strong asset
• Experience conducting equipment failure mode analysis is considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance maintenance and reliability strategies for production and utility assets.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Analyze equipment performance, downtime trends, and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support predictive and condition-based maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication monitoring.
• Conduct asset criticality assessments and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.
• Maintain and optimize SAP PM asset structures, maintenance plans, and reliability reporting.
• Partner with Engineering on equipment upgrades, capital projects, and new equipment commissioning.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives that improve equipment availability and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate across Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Asset management

Predictive maintenance

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial maintenance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

PLC systems

Job description

About the Role

We have a current opening for a Reliability Engineering Specialist and are actively reviewing applications. As a Reliability Engineering Specialist, you will play a key role in improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and optimizing maintenance strategies across the site. Working closely with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Operational Excellence teams, you will use reliability engineering principles, data analysis, and predictive maintenance technologies to drive equipment performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance maintenance and reliability strategies for production and utility assets.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
• Analyze equipment performance, downtime trends, and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support predictive and condition-based maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication monitoring.
• Conduct asset criticality assessments and recommend maintenance strategy improvements.
• Maintain and optimize SAP PM asset structures, maintenance plans, and reliability reporting.
• Partner with Engineering on equipment upgrades, capital projects, and new equipment commissioning.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives that improve equipment availability and reduce lifecycle costs.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate across Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years in a maintenance or reliability-focused role.
• Experience with reliability engineering, asset management, root cause analysis, and maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring techniques.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and maintenance management systems.
• Advanced SAP PM knowledge considered a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence continuous improvement.
• Experience delivering reliability improvement projects with measurable results is considered a strong asset
• Experience conducting equipment failure mode analysis is considered a strong asset

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

What We Offer

The base compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

• In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more here.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.