Reliability Engineer CBM

PepsiCo; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo UK is seeking a skilled Condition Monitoring Engineer to lead vibratory monitoring and other machinery condition monitoring across our UK manufacturing sites, driving reliability improvements. You will develop and implement condition monitoring systems, analyze vibration data, thermography, acoustic signals, and coordinate maintenance with engineering teams to optimise asset availability.

The role requires time-served engineering expertise in mechanical/electrical disciplines and strong

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with a Mechanical/Electrical discipline.
• Sound knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, bearings, gearbox, motors).
• Industrial experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
• Computer literate with Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering shift and support teams in Equipment Failure RCA and Reliability Analysis.
• Supervise condition monitoring and verification checks; report abnormalities.
• Generate periodic CBM reports and progress reports on CBM activities.
• Provide advanced support and direction on CBM issues at the site.
• Review machine vibration data during RCA using real-time and historical data.
• Ensure timely condition monitoring and reliability improvement programs.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Acoustic monitoring

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Coaching technicians

Education

Time served engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo UK, we’re proud to make some of the nation’s favourite snacks and drinks—like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we’re also home to one of the world’s largest crisp factories in Leicester.

This role plays a vital part in orchestrating the predictive maintenance strategy through our Engineering vision and asset Reliability framework.

This position will provide specialist technical support and guidance relating to vibratory monitoring and other machinery condition monitoring to our manufacturing, service and utilities areas.

Develop and implement an effective condition monitoring system to monitor performance of mechanical rotating machineries in order to improve reliability and availability assets

• Vibration analysis (fixed and remote)
• Thermography
• Acoustic monitoring
• Process statistics/analysis
• Lubrication programme

Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering shift and support teams in carrying out Equipment Failure, Root Cause Analysis and Reliability Analysis.
• Supervise periodical condition monitoring and verification checks on various equipment using our fixed monitoring, remote monitoring system and other equipment condition monitoring systems and report any abnormalities.
• Generate periodic survey reports/progress reports on all CBM activities.
• Provide advanced support and direction to the site on CBM issues
• Responsible for reviewing and interpreting machine vibration data during root cause analysis (RCA) of failures. This includes real time and historical data in various formats from all existing systems and surveys
• Ensure the adequate frequency of the scheduled condition monitoring and reliability improvement programs relating to reliability and performance of equipment failures.
• Prepare detailed condition monitoring and performance monitoring check lists, and estimated man-hour and job requirements.
• Coordinate closely with other sections for Engineering shutdowns and carry out reliability and performance analysis including base line data collection and analysis following new installations, modifications, major maintenance or overhaul of mechanical machinery and equipment.
• Identify needs for maintenance and overhaul of equipment based on condition monitoring, reliability, and performance data analysis and inform maintenance section to raise maintenance work orders.
• Review and discuss equipment condition monitoring work progress, performance and related issues through the Reliability frame work, ensuring systematic and consistent implementation of work methods and procedures used in reliability management and engineering while recommending improvements.
• Receive, investigate, and resolve complaints related to performance or condition of mechanical equipment and machineries, evaluate innovative technologies, and identify opportunities for improvement, recommending changes/upgrades to maximise asset availability.

Qualifications

• Time served Engineer with a Mechanical/Electrical discipline
• Sound knowledge of rotating equipment such as pumps, bearings, gearbox, motors etc.
• Industrial experience in a food manufacturing environment would also be an advantage
• Computer literate. Familiarity with computer software (word, excel, etc)
• Strong problem solving skillset (Root Cause Analysis tools, Kaizen, Ishikawa, Cause and Effect)
• Good influencing, presentation, communication and decision making skills
• Proven background in coaching of technician resource on the front line

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary, bonus, flexible working, and a wide range of benefits—from critical illness cover and discounted gym memberships to enhanced parental leave and electric car schemes. Our commitment to wellbeing and career growth makes us a Top Employer for 14 years running.

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.