Plant Reliability Engineer: Uptime & OEE Champion

PPG Industries; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries is seeking a Plant Reliability Engineer to ensure the continuous, safe operation of plant equipment. You will develop strategies to minimize downtime, extend asset life, and improve OEE across the manufacturing environment.

You will lead RCA investigations, monitor performance data, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to plan and optimize activities. Strong analytical and cross-functional skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment.
• Proficiency in CMMS, vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication management, and other predictive maintenance tools.
• CRE or CMRP certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Reliability Strategy Development: design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Asset Management: monitor performance data and prioritize maintenance.
• Maintenance Planning: collaborate with maintenance and operations to schedule activities.
• Continuous Improvement: drive reliability initiatives using RCM, FMEA, and Six Sigma.
• Capital Projects Support: provide reliability input during design and commissioning.
• KPI Tracking: monitor MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability.
• Training & Mentoring: train technicians and operators on reliability best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)

CRE

CMRP

Tools

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Lubrication management

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

PPG Industries is seeking a Plant Reliability Engineer to ensure the continuous, safe operation of plant equipment. You will develop strategies to minimize downtime, extend asset life, and improve OEE across the manufacturing environment.

You will lead RCA investigations, monitor performance data, and collaborate with maintenance and operations to plan and optimize activities. Strong analytical and cross-functional skills are essential.