Reliability Engineer

Judge Direct Placement; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is recruiting a Reliability Engineer to maximize asset reliability in a Food & Beverage manufacturing setting and to support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes developing RCM strategies, root cause analysis, preventive/predictive maintenance, and collaboration with operations and engineering teams to improve equipment availability and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related).
• 3+ years in reliability, maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience with root cause analysis, FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies.
• Analyze equipment failures and identify root causes using proven methodologies.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor asset performance and reliability metrics.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment availability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Support capital projects and equipment lifecycle management.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Predictive maintenance

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Are you passionate about improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and driving operational excellence? Our client, a growing Food & Beverage Manufacturing company is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join their team and play a critical role in maximizing asset reliability and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies.
• Analyze equipment failures and identify root causes using proven methodologies.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor asset performance and reliability metrics.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment availability.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Support capital projects and equipment lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• 3+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience with root cause analysis, FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems and reliability metrics.