Reliability Engineer

Leoforce; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Reliability Engineer in Mosheim, TN to develop and optimize maintenance strategies for plant equipment. The role emphasizes TPM/RCM concepts, root cause analysis, and collaboration with operators and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering background with strong organizational and communication skills, plus experience in RCFA/RCM and CMMS usage. On-site opportunity with full benefits and career growth potential.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred but not required.
• Familiar with TPM, RCM, Six Sigma, or other maintenance improvement concepts.
• Possesses strong organizational and communication skills.
• Possesses complex problem solving, critical thinking, strong mathematics skills, systems evaluation, and operation analysis.
• Experienced in RCFA, RCM, or equivalent methodology.
• Competent computer knowledge - CMMS, Excel, Word, analysis software, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain equipment overhaul/replacement intervals, oil analyses and change frequencies.
• Standardize and optimize spare parts inventories.
• Develop equipment breakdown, maintenance, and spare parts / back-up strategies.
• Develop and implement equipment maintenance-improvement initiatives, such as reducing equipment repair durations and optimizing routine PM work.
• Establish equipment PMs to be performed by operators.
• Discuss equipment conditions with field operators daily to understand if they notice any changes in how the equipment is performing.
• Track plant down times, their causes, and identify equipment "bad actors" and develop strategies for reducing plant outages.
• Determine the root causes of breakdowns to develop PMs or suggest equipment changes to decrease the frequency or eliminate the breakdown issues.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives to ensure overall employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in planning and execution of turnaround activities.
• Lead root cause failure investigations for equipment failure related incidents.
• Assist in developing and maintaining plant mechanical engineering / safety standards.
• Complete engineering design and documentation for small plant improvement and modification projects.
• Develop and manage reliability projects for plant mechanical systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mathematics

Systems evaluation

Operations analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Word

Analysis software

Job description

Reliability Engineer

Mosheim, TN, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year
Job Details

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain equipment overhaul/replacement intervals, oil analyses and change frequencies.
• Standardize and optimize spare parts inventories.
• Develop equipment breakdown, maintenance, and spare parts / back-up strategies.
• Develop and implement equipment maintenance-improvement initiatives, such as reducing equipment repair durations and optimizing routine PM work.
• Establish equipment PMs to be performed by operators.
• Discuss equipment conditions with field operators daily to understand if they notice any changes in how the equipment is performing.
• Track plant down times, their causes, and identify equipment "bad actors" and develop strategies for reducing plant outages.
• Determine the root causes of breakdowns to develop PMs or suggest equipment changes to decrease the frequency or eliminate the breakdown issues.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives to ensure overall employee safety and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in planning and execution of turnaround activities.
• Lead root cause failure investigations for equipment failure related incidents.
• Assist in developing and maintaining plant mechanical engineering / safety standards.
• Complete engineering design and documentation for small plant improvement and modification projects.
• Develop and manage reliability projects for plant mechanical systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred but not required
• Familiar with TPM, RCM, Six Sigma, or other maintenance improvement concepts.
• Possesses strong organizational and communication skills.
• Possesses complex problem solving, critical thinking, strong mathematics skills, systems evaluation, and operation analysis.
• Experienced in RCFA, RCM, or equivalent methodology.
• Competent computer knowledge - CMMS, Excel, Word, analysis software, etc.

A bit about us:

We are an established global manufacturer with over 100 years in business

Why join us?

• Meaningful Work!
• Best in Class Company!
• Competitive Compensation Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!
• Many More!

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