Reliability Engineer

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.; Tremonton, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account and Health S

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

West Liberty Foods seeks a Reliability Engineer in Tremonton, UT to drive asset performance and maintenance strategy.

The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision making to reduce downtime and costs across facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop installation specifications, and apply Lean Six Sigma methods to continuously improve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of reliability tools like FMEA and RCA.
• Experience with CMMS software (SAP or Maximo).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Continuous improvement mindset; Six Sigma certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address production losses to reduce impact.
• Analyze failures to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies.
• Utilize data analysis to drive uptime and cost reductions.
• Collaborate with design, maintenance, and production teams.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well‑known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Information

Job Title

Reliability Engineer

Location

Tremonton, UT

Shift

1st

Annual Salary Range

$104,000 - $140,000 depending on experience

Shift Premium

None

Job Summary

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be a proactive problem solver playing a crucial role in driving asset performance and operational efficiency. The Reliability Engineer will analyze failures, pinpoint root causes, and implement structured solutions that increase uptime and reduce costs. Through a combination of technical expertise, data‑driven decision‑making, and cross functional collaboration, the Reliability Engineer will play a key role in developing and maintaining proactive maintenance strategies and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Loss Elimination: Identifying and addressing production losses or high maintenance cost assets to reduce their impact.
• Risk Management: Managing risks to environmental health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production. This involves utilizing tools like FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Life Cycle Asset Management: Ensuring reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations throughout their lifecycle. This includes participation in design reviews, development of installation specifications and commissioning plans.
• Proactive Maintenance Strategies: Developing and implementing proactive maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventive maintenance, to minimize downtime and prevent failures.
• Data Analysis & Problem Solving: Analyzing performance data, identifying trends, and conducting root cause analyses to determine the underlying cause of problems and develop solutions.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives, potentially using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Value Stream Mapping.
• Collaboration & Training: Collaborating with various teams (design, maintenance, production) to implement reliability principles and train staff on new procedures or systems.
• Specific duties include:
• Analyzing equipment failure data and conducting root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement maintenance and equipment monitoring procedures,
• Identify new technologies for reliability improvement
• Develop training programs
• Collaboration with other departments to integrate reliability and implementing quality assurance programs are also key.
• Utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodology, establishing metrics, and standardizing parts are part of their responsibilities.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of industrial maintenance and production equipment. Direct experience with maintenance planning and/or supervision is preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, technical aptitude, and understanding of engineering principles. Excellent communication skills including written and verbal. Ability to collaborate with others and manage projects. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands in a fast paced environment. Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge: Proficient in data management, statistical analysis, and knowledge of reliability tools like FMEA and RCA are necessary. Familiarity with CMMS software like SAP or Maxinmo is required. Must have a continuous improvement mindset and Lead Six Sigma certificate would be a plus.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work extended hours including weekends as needed.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post‑offer/pre‑employment drug test, background screen, physical and E‑Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer‑first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

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