Maintenance Area Manager - Reliability Excellence

Carpenter Technology; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Carpenter Technology in Berks County, Reading is seeking a Reliability Excellence Area Manager to lead the Reliability and Automation Team. This role involves overseeing engineers and technicians while developing strategies to improve asset reliability and optimize maintenance practices.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in reliability or maintenance engineering. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in reliability or maintenance engineering, leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies like RCM, FMEA, PdM, RCA.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Reliability Engineers and Technicians.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, PdM, RCA)

Automation and controls knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

Job description

Reliability Excellence Area Manager – Maintenance

The Reliability Excellence Area Manager leads the Reliability and Automation Team, overseeing Reliability Engineers, Automation Technicians, Reliability Technicians, and other technical roles. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve asset reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize maintenance practices. The manager ensures alignment with business goals, long‑term performance and continuous improvement across all equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Reliability Engineers, Reliability Technicians, Automation technicians, and technical staff.
• Establish automation center of excellence (CoE) to streamline automation output, provide structure, and help scale automation throughout SAO with emphasis on defect elimination, obsolescence management, and training and development.
• Partner with the Digital Team to lead the implementation of Generative AI and Machine Learning technology in support of Carpenter Digital and Automation Transformation.
• Lead predictive technologies and reliability data analysis to assist in root‑cause analysis, change‑management review, and corrective action plan development and execution.
• Lead implementation of reliability‑centered maintenance strategies and approaches to maximize equipment reliability and increase maintenance efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for improving asset‑management practice, ensuring consistency in processes and practices, and alignment with the team strategies and priorities.
• Lead the defect elimination program through the management of bad actor assets and the application of reliability excellence principles to identify and eliminate root cause.
• Manage processes and procedures with regards to the governance of assets, asset master data, spare parts master data, and MRO inventory requirements.
• Maintain the CMMS system and establish a strong training program to upskill existing users and quickly onboard new hires.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance activities.
• Lead initiatives across multiple functions leading to organizational improvement, cultural change, and overall process improvements related to asset management and systems reliability.
• Interface with relevant stakeholders to anticipate future needs of the reliability and automation program and support our growth.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Reliability Team to ensure alignment on corporate reliability initiatives.
• Follow company safety and health guidelines and other company policies.
• Perform other work as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in reliability or maintenance engineering, leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, PdM, RCA).
• Deep understanding and technical knowledge in automation and controls in an industrial setting.
• Knowledgeable in the concept and workflow of automation and control systems (HMI, PLC, VFD).
• Experience implementing and managing CMMS/EAM systems and condition monitoring technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive change in an industrial environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), CMRP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401(k) with company contributions, and many other options.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.