Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Kraft Heinz Company; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellbeing programs

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer for Trio Massillon to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. You will partner with production, maintenance, engineering, and continuous improvement teams to strengthen asset performance, improve preventive and predictive maintenance, and support throughput, safety, and quality goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, root cause investigation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience in maintenance, reliability, manufacturing engineering, or plant operations.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, operations, and leadership teams.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability improvement efforts for Trio equipment and systems.
• Analyze downtime, failure trends, and maintenance data to identify loss patterns and priority actions.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance strategies to increase asset life and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Support root cause problem solving for chronic equipment issues and major breakdowns.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment availability, maintainability, and overall line performance.
• Drive defect handling, error proofing, and base condition restoration activities.
• Identify and lead opportunities for capital improvement related to equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Support planning and execution of maintenance shutdowns, repairs, and equipment upgrades.
• Standardize maintenance practices, documentation, and reliability metrics.
• Build technician and operator capability through training, coaching, and technical support.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Reliability tools

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

**Job Title:** Maintenance and Reliability Engineer, TrioStarting rate $43.93/hr**Position Summary** The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer for Trio is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and driving maintenance excellence across the operation. This role partners closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and continuous improvement teams to strengthen asset performance, improve preventive and predictive maintenance processes, and support plant throughput, safety, and quality goals.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead reliability improvement efforts for Trio equipment and systems* Analyze downtime, failure trends, and maintenance data to identify loss patterns and priority actions* Develop and improve preventive maintenance strategies to increase asset life and reduce unplanned downtime* Support root cause problem solving for chronic equipment issues and major breakdowns* Partner with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment availability, maintainability, and overall line performance* Drive defect handling, error proofing, and base condition restoration activities* Identify and lead opportunities for capital improvement related to equipment reliability and maintainability* Support planning and execution of maintenance shutdowns, repairs, and equipment upgrades* Standardize maintenance practices, documentation, and reliability metrics* Build technician and operator capability through training, coaching, and technical support**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred* Experience in maintenance, reliability, manufacturing engineering, or plant operations* Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills* Experience with preventive maintenance systems, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability tools* Ability to work cross-functionally with maintenance, operations, and leadership teams* Strong communication and project management skills* Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed manufacturing environment preferred**Key Success Measures*** Reduction in unplanned downtime* Improvement in equipment reliability and OEE* Preventive maintenance compliance and effectiveness* Reduction in repeat equipment failures* Improved maintenance planning and execution* Support of plant performance, safety, and quality targets**Benefits:** Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.**Wellbeing:** We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:* Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments* Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training* Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs* Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability**Location(s)**Massillon - Hourly**Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact** [e-mail]**.****ABOUT US**Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.**WHY US**We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.**INCLUSION MATTERS TO US****Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.**Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.We’re committed to:* Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.* Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.* Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.