Reliability Engineer

Owens Corning; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Aiken, South Carolina, responsible for maximizing equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background with at least 3 years of reliability engineering experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include driving a zero-incident culture, leading root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and developing maintenance strategies. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, and CMMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years reliability engineering experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated capability in systematic troubleshooting and RCFA.

Responsibilities

• Drive a zero Environmental Health & Safety incident culture.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) on maintenance issues.
• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies.
• Provide daily support for troubleshooting and repair.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical skills

Problem resolution techniques

Data analysis for reliability metrics

Knowledge of SPC, FMEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS (SAP preferred)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to maximize equipment reliability. The incumbent will establish maintenance strategies and methods to improve site equipment reliability. The successful candidate will have a multi‑discipline reliability background.

Reports To

Maintenance Leader

Span of Control

No direct reports

Job Responsibilities

• Drive a zero Environmental Health & Safety incident culture; support and participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and identify preventive actions; and correct unsafe conditions and acts immediately
• Lead RCFA on maintenance and control issues; implement solutions, improving reliability and reducing life‑cycle cost.
• Problem resolution techniques – 5‑Why; Ishikawa; etc.
• Develop/optimize equipment care strategies (PM/PdM/CBM) that reduce unscheduled downtime and extend asset life.
• Promoting consistency by standardizing equipment, procedures and operations.
• Providing daily support for troubleshooting, planning, and repair.
• Establishing and maintaining equipment criticality rankings and planning
• Training and developing others in reliable concepts and techniques.
• Assuring the delivery of reliable equipment from engineering concept to production.
• Accomplish other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as asked.
• Technical and professional knowledge & experience
• Strong Electrical/Mechanical skills
• Process Control: concepts of variation, SPC, FMEA
• Use data and reliability metrics to identify loss drivers, prioritize improvements, and confirm results.
• Support troubleshooting of complex electrical, controls, and machinery issues that impact production.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
• 3+ years reliability engineering experience in a heavy industrial, continuous manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated capability in systematic troubleshooting, RCFA, and sustaining corrective actions.

Preferred Experience

• CMMS experience (SAP preferred) and experience with PdM technologies
• Experience with Six Sigma, TPM or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Microsoft Software: Word, Excel, Outlook

Equal Opportunity Employer

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.