Reliability Engineer

Smart4 Sciences; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart4Sciences in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Plant Reliability Engineer to ensure the continuous, safe operation of plant equipment and systems and to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

You will lead preventive/predictive programs, perform root cause analyses, monitor asset performance, and support continuous improvement through methods like RCM, FMEA, and Six Sigma. Collaboration with maintenance and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment.
• Strong technical skills in CMMS, vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Lead RCA investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and prioritize maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to schedule and optimize maintenance activities.
• Drive reliability improvements using RCM, FMEA, and Six Sigma.
• Provide reliability input during design and commissioning of new equipment or plant modifications.
• Monitor MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability as KPIs.
• Train maintenance technicians and operators on reliability best practices.

Skills

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Lubrication management

Predictive maintenance tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Smart4Sciences are seeking an Plant Reliability Engineer who will be responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and safe operation of plant equipment and systems. They develop and implement strategies to minimize unplanned downtime, extend asset life, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities

• Reliability Strategy Development: Design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead investigations into equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Asset Management: Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and prioritize maintenance activities.
• Maintenance Planning: Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to schedule and optimize maintenance activities.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive reliability improvement initiatives using methodologies such as RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and Six Sigma.
• Capital Projects Support: Provide reliability input during the design and commissioning of new equipment or plant modifications.
• KPI Tracking: Monitor key reliability metrics such as MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), and equipment availability.
• Training & Mentoring: Support and train maintenance technicians and operators on reliability best practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• Experience: 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CMMS, vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication management, and other predictive maintenance tools.
• Certifications (preferred): Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

The base salary for this position is between $110,000 to $130,000.