On-site Reliability Manager: OEE & PM Excellence

CapstoneONE Search; Winchester (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking a Reliability Manager in Winchester, CT to drive equipment performance at a Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing site. The role emphasizes data-driven maintenance, KPI performance, and preventive strategies while overseeing facility systems and external contractors.

This on-site leadership position collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize equipment improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to improve OEE and equipment reliability.
• Strong knowledge of PM/PdM, CMMS, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with PLC-controlled/ automated equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive OEE improvement by reducing downtime and changeovers.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance).
• Lead root cause failure analysis to stop repeat equipment failures.
• Oversee CMMS use, asset management, spare parts strategy, and maintenance planning.

Skills

OEE improvement

PM/PdM programs

CMMS platforms

Root cause analysis

PLC/ automation

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

CapstoneONE Search is seeking a Reliability Manager in Winchester, CT to drive equipment performance at a Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing site. The role emphasizes data-driven maintenance, KPI performance, and preventive strategies while overseeing facility systems and external contractors.

This on-site leadership position collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize equipment improvements.