Reliability Engineer

Hunter Recruiting; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to improve reliability of critical plant equipment in a South Carolina facility. You will lead predictive maintenance programs, perform root cause analyses, and train Electromechanics, while partnering with area owners and maintenance staff to optimize equipment performance.

You will promote zero-accident safety, develop maintenance plans, schedule work orders, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience developing maintenance plans and strategies; root cause analysis.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (thermography, ultrasonics, vibration, oil).
• Experience leading teams, planning, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Knowledge of CMMS; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote zero-accident safety culture; participate in investigations and corrective actions.
• Lead, develop, and train Electromechanics; conduct performance reviews and scheduling.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planners to optimize weekly schedules and WOs.
• Lead predictive maintenance programs to identify and prevent failures.
• Support TPM initiatives; identify autonomous maintenance opportunities.
• Identify and resolve recurring failures via root cause analysis.
• Provide technical support and after-hours assistance for complex issues.
• Audit safety compliance, work orders, housekeeping, and procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, contractors, staffing, and training.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and losses.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Predictive Maintenance

Maintenance Planning

Staff Training

Contractor Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Hands-on Leadership

CMMS Experience

Electrical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

The Maintenance Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability and performance of critical plant equipment and assets to support safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations. This role leads predictive maintenance programs, drives root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with area owners and maintenance personnel to optimize equipment performance. The position also provides leadership to approximately two hourly Electromechanics and promotes a culture of zero accidents, zero defects, and zero losses.

Reliability Engineer Responsibilities

• Promote a zero-incident environmental, health, and safety culture by participating in incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead, develop, and train Electromechanics, including performance reviews, skills development, scheduling, and overtime management.
• Partner with Maintenance Planners to develop weekly maintenance schedules, maximize workforce availability, and ensure work orders are completed and accurately documented.
• Lead predictive maintenance programs using industry best practices and technologies to identify and prevent equipment failures.
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives by optimizing preventive maintenance plans and identifying autonomous maintenance opportunities for critical equipment.
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment failures through root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Provide technical support to maintenance personnel, including after-hours assistance with complex equipment issues.
• Conduct routine audits of safety compliance, work order accuracy, housekeeping, and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, contractors, staffing, and training to support reliable plant operations.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime, waste, and equipment losses.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel, contractors, and vendors regarding safety, quality, equipment, and operational issues.

Reliability Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing maintenance plans and strategies, identifying spare parts requirements, creating maintenance training, and conducting root cause analysis.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies, including thermography, ultrasonics, vibration analysis, and oil analysis.
• Experience in people leadership, maintenance planning and scheduling, and contractor management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical equipment, PLCs, and controls preferred.
• Experience working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance metrics, spare parts management, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop personnel while maintaining a hands-on approach.
• Glass or paper manufacturing experience preferred.