Reliability Engineer

Omega; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega in the United Kingdom is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and ensure long-term reliability of plastics production systems.

You will develop proactive maintenance strategies, apply predictive and preventive maintenance, conduct RCFA and FMEA, implement RCMS, and collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to boost OEE and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical, industrial, electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in reliability, maintenance, or process engineering in manufacturing (plastics packaging preferred).
• Familiarity with CMMS, vibration analysis, thermography, and MTBF/MTTR metrics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve equipment performance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
• Perform RCFA/RCA to identify long‑term corrective actions.
• Apply RCMS principles to optimize maintenance strategies and OEE.
• Manage spare parts inventory and work with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Equipment reliability

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

RCM

Spare parts management

CMMS

Statistical analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Capital project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Job description

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for improving equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the long‑term reliability of manufacturing systems in a plastics production environment. Your expertise in predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and failure prevention will be essential in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

You will work closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to develop proactive maintenance strategies, optimize asset performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. A strong analytical mindset, problem‑solving skills, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability will help ensure sustainable, high‑quality production with minimal disruptions.

You will also be responsible to deputise for the Engineering Manager in their absence.

As a Reliability Engineer you will:

• Equipment Performance Optimization – Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Predictive & Preventive Maintenance – Develop and implement maintenance programs using condition‑based monitoring, vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive tools.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) – Investigate equipment failures and recurring issues, identifying long‑term corrective actions to prevent future breakdowns.
• Reliability‑Centered Maintenance (RCM) – Apply industry best practices to optimize maintenance strategies and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Spare Parts & Asset Management – Work with maintenance and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory of critical spare parts.
• Compliance & Safety – Ensure that maintenance and reliability processes comply with industry regulations, environmental standards, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Collaboration with Cross‑Functional Teams – Work closely with maintenance, production, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of plastics processing technologies (e.g., extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming).
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP, FDA compliance).
• 5–8 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or process engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics packaging.
• Experience with CMMS systems for asset tracking and maintenance planning.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, downtime tracking, and performance metrics like MTBF and MTTR.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and Six Sigma projects.
• Ability to manage capital projects related to equipment upgrades and reliability improvements.

Professional certifications such as:

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – ASQ
• Maintenance and Reliability Certification (CMRP) – SMRP

Proven track record in:

• Conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Using condition monitoring tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermal imaging, oil analysis).