Manager, Reliability Engineering

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Lead Reliability Engineer to direct a team of reliability engineers across data center operations. You will drive reliability programs, perform RCA and FMEA, and coach engineers to improve system availability and lifecycle performance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Construction, monitor metrics, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and present updates to senior leadership. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field required.
• 5+ years of reliability engineering experience in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Experience leading or supervising technical teams in engineering or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of reliability engineers in day-to-day reliability programs.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Construction to integrate reliability into design and maintenance.
• Oversee RCA, FMEA, and other tools to address system vulnerabilities.
• Monitor performance using data analytics and reliability metrics and recommend improvements.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors to support reliability initiatives and service quality.
• Develop and standardize reliability processes across sites.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members.
• Prepare and present operational updates and reliability reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Reliability engineering

RCA

FMEA

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

RCA

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of reliability engineers in the day-to-day execution of reliability programs and initiatives.
• Support the implementation of reliability strategies that align with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Construction teams to ensure reliability considerations are integrated into facility design and maintenance planning.
• Oversee the execution of root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), and other reliability tools to identify and address system vulnerabilities.
• Monitor system performance using data analytics and reliability metrics to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Ensure team adherence to industry standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements related to reliability and maintenance.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to support reliability initiatives and ensure quality of service.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of reliability engineering processes across multiple sites.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to team members to build technical and leadership capabilities.
• Prepare and present operational updates and reliability reports to senior leadership as needed.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field, required.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or operations, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Experience leading or supervising technical teams in an engineering or operations setting.
• Working knowledge of reliability engineering principles and tools such as FMEA, RCA, and predictive maintenance.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and monitoring systems used in reliability programs.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and present technical information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and foster a team-oriented environment.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves.