Reliability Engineer

SCN BestCo; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 101,421 - 152,131; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Reliability Engineer focused on monitoring and improving the reliability of production and packaging equipment. Responsibilities include implementing maintenance practices and participating in Root Cause Analysis. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in reliability, maintenance, or process engineering.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis.
• Competence in reading and interpreting technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and implement maintenance practices.
• Lead the evaluation and improvement of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Skills

Statistical analysis

Strong communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering field

Tools

CMMS or asset management tools

Job description

Overview

Reliability Engineer role at SCN BestCo. This position focuses on monitoring and improving the reliability of production and packaging equipment and support systems. Applies engineering principles to evaluate and maintain assets to ensure they perform to their required function under stated conditions. Emphasis on implementing effective maintenance practices, supporting equipment modifications for improved maintainability, participating in technical investigations, and driving corrective actions.

Base pay range

$101,421.24/yr - $152,131.86/yr

Estimated starting annual base salary is in the low to middle of the range, paid bi-weekly. Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. This role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Benefits subject to eligibility and plan documents; the Company reserves the right to modify benefits from time to time.

Company background

SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) products and prebiotics/probiotics in gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of experience, our team aims to change how consumers make healthier choices through unique food science expertise and proprietary processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance and trends, especially moving/rotating components, and implement preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Continuously identify and address recurring equipment issues affecting performance, quality, or compliance.
• Lead the evaluation and improvement of Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Contribute to risk management related to asset reliability and production efficiency.
• Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA).
• Drive reliability-related projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Utilize CMMS or asset management tools to track and analyze equipment data.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering field.
• 2 years’ experience in reliability, maintenance, or process engineering.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis to determine root causes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and independent decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports and present information to groups.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, failure investigation principles, and/or statistical analysis.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described are representative of those needed to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The work environment is typically loud. The Engineering Manager may occasionally work in high, precarious places and outdoor conditions.

Safety & EEO

All employees are expected to perform in a healthy and safe manner, encourage safe work practices, and report unsafe conditions. All SCN BestCo employees must wear PPE as required by job duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing / Reliability
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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