Reliability Engineer

Index Search Group; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Index Search Group is seeking a hands-on Reliability Engineer to support plant operations, improve equipment performance, and drive maintenance and reliability initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

The role focuses on equipment efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting preventative and predictive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, troubleshooting skills, and project leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with industrial maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience managing technical projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical field, or 10+ years of industrial maintenance/engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Improve plant equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Lead engineering projects from design through installation and startup.
• Track equipment performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain equipment records and support plant safety initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Read drawings (mechanical/electrical)

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical field

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Reliability Engineer to support plant operations, improve equipment performance, and drive maintenance and reliability initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

This role will focus on improving equipment efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting preventative and predictive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent troubleshooting skills, and experience leading engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve plant equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Lead engineering projects from design through installation and startup.
• Track equipment performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain equipment records and support plant safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with industrial maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience managing technical projects and coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a technical field, or 10+ years of industrial maintenance/engineering experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and vacation.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a direct impact on plant performance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement within an established manufacturing organization.