Reliability Engineer

Stepan Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepan Company in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead asset reliability, mechanical integrity, and continuous improvement across the site. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and Site Leadership to drive reliability initiatives and optimize lifecycle costs.

In this role you will influence reliability strategy, support capital projects from concept through startup, and serve as a technical leader for operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in reliability, maintenance, asset integrity, or manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives that improve equipment performance and asset availability.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and EHS to identify and eliminate losses.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and improve predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Support capital projects from concept through startup with reliability considerations.
• Serve as a technical leader for operating, maintenance, and engineering personnel.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance

Asset integrity

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

PM

PdM

RCA

RBI

TPM

RCM

Job description

Job Description

Fantastic opportunity to join Stepan Company as a Reliability Engineer at our Wilmington, NC manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager, this role provides technical leadership in asset reliability, mechanical integrity, equipment performance, and continuous improvement across the site.

As a key member of a small and versatile manufacturing team, you will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and Site Leadership to improve reliability, eliminate losses, and support the long-term success of the plant. This position offers significant visibility throughout the organization and the opportunity to directly influence plant performance, capital investments, reliability strategy, and operational excellence. Candidates who enjoy taking ownership, solving complex problems, and leading improvements beyond their immediate area of responsibility will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives that improve equipment performance, asset availability, and plant reliability.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams to identify and eliminate production and reliability losses.
• Facilitate root cause investigations and drive sustainable corrective actions for equipment and process reliability issues.
• Develop, implement, and improve predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Support capital projects from concept through startup, ensuring reliability and lifecycle cost considerations are incorporated into designs.
• Serve as a technical leader and trusted resource for operating, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Influence site reliability strategy and help establish long-term plans that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, asset integrity, or manufacturing engineering.
• Working knowledge of reliability tools including PM, PdM, RCA, RBI, TPM, and RCM methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.