Plant Reliability Engineer
Ferriot Inc.
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Job summary
Ferriot Inc. in Akron, OH seeks a Plant Reliability Engineer to improve uptime of manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility assets.
The role leads troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and preventive maintenance programs to enhance reliability and efficiency across the facility. Collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality, you will drive continuous improvements, manage maintenance standards, and train technicians in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic,
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Minimum 3–5 years experience in manufacturing maintenance or reliability.
- Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
- Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, drives, sensors, and automation systems.
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems ERP software.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced troubleshooting for equipment, utilities, and facility infrastructure.
- Lead root cause analysis for downtime and reliability issues.
- Develop corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
- Support equipment startups and major maintenance activities.
- Serve as technical resource for complex maintenance issues.
- Own and improve the PM program.
- Develop maintenance procedures and equipment standards.
- Analyze downtime and performance data to identify improvements.
- Assist with spare parts planning and critical asset management.
- Provide coaching and training to maintenance staff.
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Job description
The Plant Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and uptime of manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility assets. This position serves as the technical leader for equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance systems, equipment standards, and maintenance training.
The Plant Reliability Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for maintenance personnel but serves as the technical leader for equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and maintenance best practices throughout the facility.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting support for manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility infrastructure.
- Lead root cause analysis efforts for equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and chronic reliability issues.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Support equipment startups, process improvements, and major maintenance activities.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for complex maintenance and equipment-related issues.
- Own and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program.
- Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and equipment standards.
- Analyze downtime, maintenance, and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Recommend and implement reliability improvements that reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and lower maintenance costs.
- Support spare parts management and critical asset planning.
- Provide technical coaching and training to Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Lead personnel.
- Assist in developing technical skills related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
- Promote safe work practices and standardized maintenance methods throughout the organization.
- Support the reliability and maintenance of plant utility systems, including compressed air, chillers, cooling systems, electrical distribution, and facility infrastructure.
- Assist with utility capacity planning, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
The Plant Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and uptime of manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility assets. This position serves as the technical leader for equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance systems, equipment standards, and maintenance training.
The Plant Reliability Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for maintenance personnel but serves as the technical leader for equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and maintenance best practices throughout the facility.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting support for manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility infrastructure.
- Lead root cause analysis efforts for equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and chronic reliability issues.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Support equipment startups, process improvements, and major maintenance activities.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for complex maintenance and equipment-related issues.
- Own and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program.
- Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and equipment standards.
- Analyze downtime, maintenance, and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Recommend and implement reliability improvements that reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and lower maintenance costs.
- Support spare parts management and critical asset planning.
- Provide technical coaching and training to Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Lead personnel.
- Assist in developing technical skills related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
- Promote safe work practices and standardized maintenance methods throughout the organization.
- Support the reliability and maintenance of plant utility systems, including compressed air, chillers, cooling systems, electrical distribution, and facility infrastructure.
- Assist with utility capacity planning, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
Engineering Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- Minimum of five (3) years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, reliability engineering, equipment engineering, or a related technical role.
- Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
- Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, drives, sensors, and automation systems.
- Experience with preventive maintenance systems ERP software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Injection molding manufacturing experience.
- Experience supporting robotics and automated manufacturing systems.
- Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies.
Salary Non-Exempt. This is an “at will” position.
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