Plant Reliability Engineer – Asset Optimization

Conagra Brands, Inc.; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Bonus opportunity

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive asset reliability and performance across plant assets. You will lead criticality and risk assessments, perform failure analyses, and optimize maintenance strategies.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting. You will apply reliability centered maintenance, monitor progress, and mentor teams while partnering on capital projects to ensure design

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years manufacturing experience in food/bev/CPG preferred
• Experience with Reliability Engineering practices and methodologies
• Experience leading reliability centered maintenance analysis and facilitation
• Strong problem-solving and project management in manufacturing
• Experience with statistical analysis tools and methodologies
• Strong data analysis and Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and drive results
• Experience with plant maintenance systems preferred
• Ability to assess and prioritize improvement opportunities by impact

Responsibilities

• Lead asset criticality management and maintain asset rankings
• Lead asset risk management to identify high-risk equipment and mitigation
• Establish and lead equipment failure analysis processes
• Analyze equipment performance and cost data for reliability improvements
• Improve preventive maintenance programs using evaluation and optimization processes
• Apply reliability centered maintenance methodologies and training
• Use statistical tools to assess reliability and improve maintenance
• Lead reliability modeling and action plan execution
• Monitor and report progress of reliability initiatives
• Stay current on reliability trends and benchmark improvements
• Develop and maintain data integrity related to reliability
• Partner with engineering teams on capital projects to ensure reliability principles

Skills

Asset management

Reliability engineering

Failure analysis

Statistical analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive asset reliability and performance across plant assets. You will lead criticality and risk assessments, perform failure analyses, and optimize maintenance strategies.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting. You will apply reliability centered maintenance, monitor progress, and mentor teams while partnering on capital projects to ensure design