Reliability Engineer

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) match

Relocation bonus

Childcare assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is hiring a Reliability Engineer in Carthage, Missouri, to enhance the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment. This role involves data analysis to identify trends, leading asset care strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in Reliability Engineering. The position offers numerous benefits, including an ESOP, 401(k) match, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Entry to advanced experience in Reliability Engineering.
• Experience in data analytics and risk management.
• Skills in failure detection and care of electronics.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing equipment.
• Evaluate data to identify potential reliability issues.
• Develop strategies for managing lifecycle of assets.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Data Analytics

Project Management

Preventive Maintenance

ISO Standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Vibration Monitoring

Job description

Overview

The Reliability Engineer's main goal is to boost the reliability, availability, and performance of manufacturing equipment and facilities, ensuring smooth operations, cutting downtime, and boosting efficiency and profits. They proactively pinpoint potential failures or weaknesses and create strategies to prevent or lessen these issues, while assuring safety standards and regulatory compliance, including adherence to SQF (Safe Quality Food) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Asset Optimization – identify opportunities for improvement in reliability, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness of manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Data Analysis – evaluate data from sensors, maintenance records and other sources to identify trends and patterns that may indicate potential reliability issues or opportunities for improvement, using advanced statistics and engineering mathematics.
• Failure & Root Cause – investigate root causes of failures to understand why they happened and how they can be prevented in the future.
• Asset Care Strategy – develop and improve proactive, predictive and preventive maintenance and tool strategy to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Risk Assessment – assess potential risks associated with equipment failures and develop strategies to mitigate these risks, such as implementing redundancy measures or upgrading critical equipment.
• Collaboration – work closely with cross‑functional teams, including maintenance, operations, engineering, Environmental Health Safety and quality assurance to align on reliability goals and initiatives.
• Lifecycle Management – develop strategies for managing the lifecycle of manufacturing assets, including replacement, upgrades and decommissioning, to ensure optimal performance and cost‑effectiveness over time.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements, interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups, establish and audit PCPs, CCPs and standard operating procedures, review incidents where procedures were not met and determine appropriate corrective action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Licenses or certifications in Maintenance, Reliability, Tribology, Lubrication or other specialized areas are a plus.
• Experience levels: 0–3 years (entry), 3–10 years (intermediate), 10+ years (advanced) in Reliability Engineering, Design Engineering, Maintenance Leadership, Manufacturing or Project Engineering, Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma).
• Experience in data analytics, vibration monitoring, tribology, manufacturing/operations, risk management and regulatory compliance with a proven record of asset performance improvement.
• Understanding of world‑class reliability and maintenance concepts, metrics, statistics, project management, data analytics, engineering principles, ISO standards, manufacturing, risk management, regulatory compliance, planning & scheduling, proactive and predictive maintenance.
• Skills regarding failure detection and care of electronics, PLCs, robotics, boilers and refrigeration equipment, and infrastructure.
• Ability to travel up to 10–15% quarterly to other locations.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
• 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP plus an additional 8% company contribution toward retirement savings.
• Bonus pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• $10,000 relocation bonus plus a generous relocation package for moves over 50 miles (U.S. salaried positions).
• Childcare assistance up to $5,000 annually.
• Wellness incentive and Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one, including an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.

Travel & Legal Requirements

For positions that require any amount of travel: valid driver’s license, auto insurance (at least state minimum), acceptable driving record and a vehicle that ensures the applicant can meet travel necessities.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, at its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. Not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Schreiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.