Reliability Engineer

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

8974 DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC is seeking a Mechanical & Reliability Engineer for its Cooper River Plant in Moncks Corner, SC. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and support for plant equipment while working with multi-disciplined teams to enhance reliability and solve issues.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of applicable experience, and a strong commitment to safety. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable experience with knowledge of equipment selection/specification, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of P&ID and equipment diagrams.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) knowledge and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical expertise and reliability support for plant equipment.
• Work with multi-disciplined teams to execute projects.
• Develop and manage reliability programs including preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering expertise

Reliability engineering

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical & Reliability Engineer – Cooper River Plant, Moncks Corner, SC

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter, from providing clean water to more than a billion people to producing materials essential for everyday technology devices and protecting workers worldwide. The Cooper River Plant in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, operates on the banks of the Cooper River and manufactures materials used in machinery, aerospace and automotive industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical expertise and reliability support for plant equipment.
• Work with multi‑disciplined teams to execute projects and solve reliability and availability losses.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Identify, develop scope, front‑end load, and lead minor and medium capital improvement projects, and deliver the mechanical portion of major capital improvement projects.
• Develop and manage reliability programs, including specific work procedures and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Participate in the facilitation and implementation of the Root Cause Investigation process, applying cause‑and‑effect methodology.
• Evaluate and quantify the impact of projects such as equipment reconfigurations, design changes, or equipment quality on customer needs.
• Validate the impact of corrective actions affecting availability/reliability and leverage solutions across the business or site.
• Provide equipment reliability and performance data to technical resource networks for evaluation of equipment, vendor performance, and modifications.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of applicable experience with knowledge of equipment selection/specification, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of P&I and equipment diagrams.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) knowledge and a commitment to safety rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Six Sigma, or other reliability analytical problem‑solving tools.
• Machine safety experience preferred.
• Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated with great attention to detail and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to provide training to operators and mechanics.
• Ability to learn and work independently and collaboratively with operators, mechanics, engineers of various disciplines, management, and leaders.

Benefits

• DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.
• Additional information about compensation and benefits can be found on the Compensation and Benefits page.

DuPont is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.