Industrial Process Reliability Engineer

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas in Cleveland is seeking a Reliability Engineer who blends hands-on troubleshooting with disciplined, data-informed improvements. You will work with the Engineering Manager and Plant Superintendent to stabilize production, diagnose equipment and process issues, and improve batch performance.

You will lead small-scale capital projects, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and use tools like AutoCAD, Fusion 360, PLCs, and blueprints to design flow, layout, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Proven cross-department process improvement and project management experience.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize production by diagnosing and solving equipment/process issues.
• Elevate quality using SPC to reduce variability and improve batch performance.
• Cut waste through cost-reduction and reliability initiatives.
• Deliver measurable improvements through coordinated initiatives.
• Build capital capability via small-scale capital projects.
• Source specifications with vendors for product evaluations.
• Mobilize internal and external teams for timely repairs and upgrades.
• Design flow by analyzing space, workflow, and equipment layouts.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Problem solving

Effective communication

Leadership

MS Excel

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Fusion 360

PLC Ladder Logic

P&ID reading

Job description

Make reliability your craftDrive stability and efficiency across our Cleveland plant by blending hands-on troubleshooting with disciplined, data-informed improvements—all in close collaboration with the Engineering Manager and the department’s Plant Superintendent.Your impactStabilize production: Diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues, including process control systems.Elevate quality: Use SPC to reduce variability and improve batch performance.Cut waste: Contribute to cost reduction and process reliability/quality initiatives.Deliver improvements: Coordinate efficiency initiatives through to measurable, sustained benefits.Build capital capability: Participate in and develop skills via small-scale capital projects.Source smartly: Partner with vendors on specifications, product evaluations, and procurement.Mobilize resources: Align in-house maintenance and outside contractors for timely repairs and upgrades.Design flow: Analyze space, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize throughput and safety.Required training cadenceGeneral Employee Training (annual)Hazardous Waste / RCRA (annual)DOT General Awareness (every 3 years)StructureSupervision: NoneReporting: Partners with Engineering Manager and Plant SuperintendentQualificationsB.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET accredited).Demonstrated project management success and cross-department process improvement experience.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; results-driven and team-oriented.Strong technical, written, and verbal communication; solid problem-solving; emerging leadership.Communication capabilitiesClear, concise communicator across written and verbal channels.Effective presenter; comfortable addressing inquiries and complaints.Consistently courteous, tactful, and respectful.Tools and competenciesUpholds confidentiality; meets tight deadlines; independently manages workload.Champion of a harassment-free environment and collaborative teamwork.Detail-focused; advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and office suite proficiency.AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion 360 proficiency.Familiar with PLCs and Ladder Logic programming.Reads blueprints/architectural drawings; creates and interprets P&IDs.Understands complex plant systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, boilers, etc.).Responds efficiently to utility or system disruptions.Strong contractor coordination and follow-through (in person, phone, email).Manufacturing background preferred.Expertise in problem identification, data collection/analysis, fact-finding, and conclusion development.Comfortable in fast-paced environments; available for off-shift work as business needs dictate.Physical requirementsRegularly: stand, walk, sit, talk/listenFrequently: reach with hands/arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawlOccasionally: lift or move up to 50 lbsVision: close and distance vision; ability to focus