Reliability Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Maintenance Reliability Engineer in Hammond, IN to strengthen reliability across equipment systems. You will lead predictive maintenance initiatives, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PdM/CBM experience, familiarity with vibration analysis and lubrication management, and a track record of cost-effective maintenance strategies that reduce failures and extend equipment

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM).
• Experience using and interpreting vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, and oil/lubricant analysis.
• Knowledge of precision maintenance practices, including laser shaft alignment, soft‑foot correction, belt/sheave alignment, bearing installation, torque practices, and precision measurement tools.
• Strong lubrication excellence knowledge, including lubricant selection, contamination control, proper storage/handling, lubrication intervals, and oil sampling.
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, asset criticality, PM optimization, and defect elimination.

Responsibilities

• Determine the most effective maintenance practices for specific equipment or equipment types to minimize failures and extend equipment longevity.
• Use Pareto Charts to identify and analyze equipment failures, prioritizing maintenance functions and equipment improvements.
• Apply failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and risk analysis techniques to develop cost‑effective maintenance strategies for system components.
• Monitor equipment performance and evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance strategies; upgrade preventive and predictive programs based on performance data.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.

Skills

PdM & CBM

Vibration analysis

Infrared thermography

Ultrasound inspection

Oil/lubricant analysis

Precision maintenance

Lubrication management

RCM/RCA/FMEA

Job description

Our client, an industrial manufacturing environment, is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join their team. As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you will be part of the Maintenance department supporting reliability and maintenance improvement efforts across equipment systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with predictive and condition‑based maintenance, strong analytical skills for root‑cause and risk analysis, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally to drive continuous improvement.

Job Title: Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Location: Hammond, IN

What’s the Job?

• Determine the most effective maintenance practices for specific equipment or equipment types to minimize failures and extend equipment longevity.
• Use Pareto Charts to identify and analyze equipment failures, prioritizing maintenance functions and equipment improvements.
• Apply failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and risk analysis techniques to develop cost‑effective maintenance strategies for system components.
• Monitor equipment performance and evaluate the effectiveness of maintenance strategies; upgrade preventive and predictive programs based on performance data.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.

What’s Needed?

• Hands‑on experience with Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Condition‑Based Maintenance (CBM) programs.
• Experience using and interpreting vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, and oil/lubricant analysis.
• Knowledge of precision maintenance practices, including laser shaft alignment, soft‑foot correction, belt/sheave alignment, bearing installation, torque practices, and precision measurement tools.
• Strong lubrication excellence knowledge, including lubricant selection, contamination control, proper storage/handling, lubrication intervals, and oil sampling.
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, asset criticality, PM optimization, and defect elimination.

What’s in it for me?

• Work in a role focused on improving equipment reliability, safety, quality, production efficiency, and service performance through data‑driven maintenance strategies.
• Opportunity to lead change in equipment risk management and reliability processes, including reliability‑centered maintenance studies.
• Collaborate with production personnel and cross‑functional teams to gather information, draft reports, and improve equipment, processes, and products.
• Contribute to continuous improvement plans that enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and service.
• Develop and maintain a life cycle asset management process for components, equipment, and processes across facilities.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.