Reliability and Manufacturing Engineer

TIGER DRYLAC USA INC; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TIGER DRYLAC USA INC. is seeking a hands-on Reliability & Manufacturing Engineer to solve problems, boost equipment reliability, and improve production efficiency on the manufacturing floor.

You will lead RCA and preventive maintenance initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/process engineering and 1–3 years of related experience; CAD experience (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and Lean knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Process Engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, reliability, or engineering roles.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and industrial systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• CAD experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks, or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.
• MS Office proficiency; SAP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment and manufacturing issues.
• Improve equipment reliability, OEE, uptime, and production efficiency.
• Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Support equipment upgrades, automation, commissioning, and capital projects.
• Design and improve equipment, work cells, layouts, and material flow using CAD.
• Analyze production and maintenance data, including MTBF, MTTR, and downtime.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 7S, CAPA, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop SOPs, maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and KPI reports.
• Provide technical training and support to operators, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

MS Office

CAD experience

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Process Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Salary Range: $82,000.00 To $98,000.00 Annually

Reliability & Manufacturing Engineer

At TIGER, we’re always looking for ways to make our operation safer, smarter, and more reliable. We’re looking for a hands-on Reliability & Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and turning ideas into real improvements on the manufacturing floor.

What You’ll Do

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment and manufacturing issues.
• Improve equipment reliability, OEE, uptime, and production efficiency.
• Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Support equipment upgrades, automation, commissioning, and capital projects.
• Design and improve equipment, work cells, layouts, and material flow using CAD.
• Analyze production and maintenance data, including MTBF, MTTR, and downtime.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams to solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 7S, CAPA, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Develop SOPs, maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and KPI reports.
• Provide technical training and support to operators, maintenance, and engineering teams.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, reliability, or engineering role.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and industrial systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across teams.
• MS Office knowledge; SAP experience is an asset.
• Experience in chemical processing, plastics, paint, or twin extrusion is an asset.
• Spanish is an asset.

The TIGER Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to work on projects that directly impact reliability, productivity, safety, quality, and continuous improvement while growing your engineering skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Ready to make things better? Come grow with TIGER!