Reliability Engineer

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and support long-term maintenance strategies across a manufacturing operation.

You will analyze performance data, lead root-cause investigations, and develop preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs for rotating equipment, collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Five or more years of reliability/maintenance engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform data-driven decisions.
• Experience with rotating equipment, vibration analysis, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of reliability metrics (MTBF, FMEA, RCFA, availability) and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Analyze maintenance history and equipment performance data to identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for complex maintenance activities and specialized repair projects.
• Serve as a technical resource for rotating equipment and predictive maintenance programs.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and recommend equipment or process improvements.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve reliability concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment upgrades, replacements, and reliability improvements.
• Support the planning and execution of major maintenance shutdowns and capital projects.
• Promote continuous improvement in maintenance practices, equipment performance, and operational processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support the development of maintenance and operations personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and support long term maintenance strategies across a manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys analyzing equipment performance, solving complex maintenance challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain preventive, predictive, and reliability centered maintenance strategies.
• Analyze maintenance history and equipment performance data to identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for complex maintenance activities and specialized repair projects.
• Serve as a technical resource for rotating equipment and predictive maintenance programs across a variety of industrial assets.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and recommend equipment or process improvements.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve reliability concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering on equipment upgrades, replacements, and reliability improvements.
• Support the planning and execution of major maintenance shutdowns and capital projects.
• Promote continuous improvement in maintenance practices, equipment performance, and operational processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support the development of maintenance and operations personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with rotating equipment, vibration analysis, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of reliability analysis techniques and metrics, including MTBF, FMEA, RCFA, availability, and related KPIs.
• Experience using CMMS software and maintenance planning systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CMRP or Certified Reliability Engineer is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment, including occasional off hours support when needed.