Lead Reliability Engineer - Predictive Maintenance Champion

Smurfit Westrock; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in West Point, VA seeks a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to lead the reliability program, drive predictive maintenance, and reduce maintenance costs while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role serves as the equipment reliability SME for the site, manages PM/PdM routes, and collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and operations to deliver measurable improvements in equipment availability and life-cycle costs.

Qualifications

• Preferred BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pulp & paper.

Responsibilities

• Lead the reliability program to continuously improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Serve as an equipment reliability SME for the site and guide maintenance actions.
• Ensure PM and PdM routes are implemented, audited, and improved on existing equipment.
• Develop and adopt standards that improve equipment reliability across the mill.
• Provide input for KPIs detailing results of reliability activities on a weekly basis.

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in West Point, VA seeks a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to lead the reliability program, drive predictive maintenance, and reduce maintenance costs while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role serves as the equipment reliability SME for the site, manages PM/PdM routes, and collaborates with maintenance, engineering, and operations to deliver measurable improvements in equipment availability and life-cycle costs.