Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Cascades; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Career pathways

Excellent Benefits Package

Retirement Savings Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance

Job summary

Cascades' Greenpac Mill in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to drive equipment reliability, optimize asset performance, and lead RCA investigations to reduce unplanned downtime across the mill.

You will enhance preventive and predictive maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis and other condition-monitoring methods, support capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in paper manufacturing or similar industrial setting.
• Experience with reliability programs and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of RCA, FMEA, RCM, TPM, Lean or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCA investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Improve PM and PdM programs using condition-monitoring tools.
• Provide technical support for pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics.
• Lead and support capital projects from concept to implementation.
• Prepare specs, scopes of work, cost estimates, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support Lean, RCM, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Oil analysis

PM / PdM optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Pumps / bearings / gearboxes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

AutoCAD

Job description

Greenpac Mill is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to improveequipment reliability, optimizeasset performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives within our state-of-the-art paper manufacturing operation. This role combinesreliabilityengineering principleswith mechanical engineering expertiseto reduce unplanned downtime, eliminate recurring equipment failures, and support capital improvement projects across the mill

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join TIM A ROGERS's team as a Mechanical Reliability Engineer in Niagara Falls, New York and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s In It For You

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Annual Salary between $80,000-$105,000 + Profit Sharing.
• Career pathways that support your goals in a values driven environment where your work directly supports customer success.
• Excellent Benefits Package: Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off.
• Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan.
• Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance.
• Acollaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As Mechanical Reliability Engineer, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. Your scope includes:

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations on equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs using tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other condition-monitoring techniques.
• Provide technical support for mechanical systems including pumps, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulic systems, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
• Lead and support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Prepare engineering specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

You're a natural fit for Mechanical Reliability Engineer if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in paper manufacturing, industrial processing, pulp and paper, packaging, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience with equipment reliability, maintenance improvement programs, and industrial mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of RCA, FMEA, RCM, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with SAP or other CMMS, and proficiency with AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• Category I or II Vibration Analysis Certification, or equivalent condition-monitoring experience.
• Capital project management and contractor oversight experience.

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably.

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With 60facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success.