Reliability Engineer

Qnity; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity, a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics, seeks a Reliability & Maintenance Engineer to enhance equipment reliability and support MIQA programs in Parlin, NJ. Play a pivotal role in reducing downtime, optimizing maintenance strategies, and ensuring process safety compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance, perform root cause analyses, and develop reliability dashboards while collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability/maintenance engineering or MI programs.
• Strong knowledge of RCA, FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Meridium, MaintainX, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive asset reliability initiatives by improving uptime, maintainability, and performance.
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Monitor and improve reliability metrics like OEE, MTBF, MTTR.
• Lead root cause analyses for critical equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting and performance improvement of mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation systems.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance engineering

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

RCM

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Meridium

MaintainX

Power BI

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary

Qnity is seeking a Reliability & Maintenance Engineer. This position is responsible for enhancing equipment reliability, increasing maintenance effectiveness, and supporting Mechanical Integrity & Quality Assurance (MIQA) programs for process safety-critical assets. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing Technology teams to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance strategies, improve asset performance, and ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

The position serves as a key technical resource for reliability improvement, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

This role is 100% onsite in our Parlin, New Jersey facility. Candidates currently living within a daily commutable distance to this location will be given priority.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.

What You'll Do

• Drive asset reliability initiatives by improving equipment uptime, maintainability, and overall performance.
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs utilizing reliability tools and technologies.
• Monitor and improve key reliability metrics including OEE, MTBF, and MTTR.
• Lead root cause analyses for critical equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting and performance improvement of mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation systems.
• Identify and eliminate chronic equipment issues through bad actor analysis and reliability improvement strategies.
• Partner with maintenance and operations teams to improve maintenance planning, execution, and work management processes.
• Support capital projects by ensuring equipment is designed for reliability, maintainability, and inspectability.
• Lead or support Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) activities for process safety-critical equipment.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), incident investigations, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Develop reliability dashboards, performance metrics, and technical documentation while providing coaching and mentorship across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, manufacturing, or Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Meridium, MaintainX, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in petrochemical, specialty chemical, oil & gas, or other high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), Mechanical Integrity (MI), and Quality Assurance (QA) programs.
• Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements, RAGAGEP, and process safety best practices.
• Experience with Maintenance Work Management Processes and asset lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk mitigation methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience using Power BI or similar data analytics and visualization tools.
• Demonstrated success leading reliability improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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The Pay range for this role is $111,580.00 - $175,340.00 Annual

How Base Pay is Determined: Qnity has job leveling frameworks that help organize roles based on progressive levels of responsibility, proficiency and qualifications. Each role has an associated pay range (or an established pay rate for some roles) based on the competitive market in each country where we operate. Each individual’s pay is based on a variety of factors, including their role and the associated pay range for that role, their geographic location (i.e., country, state, metropolitan area), as well as their skills, experience, education and certifications, and performance.