Reliability Engineer

Kerry; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry seeks a Reliability Engineer for its US manufacturing operations to lead initiatives that improve equipment performance, minimize downtime, and maximize asset reliability.

You will apply 5–10 years of reliability engineering experience in industrial environments, focusing on preventive and predictive maintenance, RC/Maintenance strategies, and data-driven improvements across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management in manufacturing.
• Experience in food & beverage, chemical processing, pharma or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of RCM, RCA, FMEA, preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS, preferably SAP PM.
• CMRP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into equipment and process failures using RCM, RCA, FMEA, and related methods.
• Develop and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Analyze equipment history and failure data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Design and improve preventive maintenance programs based on criticality and history.
• Monitor KPIs like MTBF, MTTR, and downtime trends; drive reliability improvements.

Skills

Reliability engineering

RCM

RCA

FMEA

Predictive maintenance

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

SAP PM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Requisition ID 66237 Position Type (US)Full Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Reliability Engineer to lead initiatives that improve equipment performance, minimize downtime, and maximize asset reliability across our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will bring 5–10 years of reliability engineering experience within industrial manufacturing environments, preferably in the food and beverage, chemical, or related process industries. This role will identify and eliminate the root causes of equipment failures, develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and support continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence. This position plays a critical role in supporting Kerry’s commitment to safety, quality, efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into equipment and process failures using Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and related methodologies.
• Develop and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures.
• Analyze equipment history and failure data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs based on equipment criticality and failure history.
• Prioritize maintenance activities according to operational risk and business impact.
• Implement and manage predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing.
• Analyze condition-monitoring results to identify early indicators of equipment deterioration.
• Monitor reliability of KPIs, including mean time between failures (MTBF), mean time to repair (MTTR), equipment availability, and downtime trends.
• Develop and execute reliability improvement plans that enhance productivity and reduce maintenance costs.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for maintenance and reliability best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, investigations, and reliability initiatives.

Why Join Kerry

• Work for a global leader in taste and nutrition.
• Influence critical manufacturing operations through reliability excellence.
• Partner with skilled engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Drive meaningful improvements in safety, uptime, and operational performance.
• Grow your career in an organization committed to innovation, development, and continuous improvement.

The typical hiring range for this role is $70,100 (minimum) to $109,050 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, locations, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–10 years of reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within food and beverage, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM).
• Demonstrated success in reducing equipment downtime and improving asset performance.
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification (Preferred).

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).