Reliability Engineer – Battle Creek Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Reliability Engineer for Battle Creek, MI. This role focuses on coordinating maintenance efforts, performing root-cause analysis, and driving reliability improvements across manufacturing assets.

Responsibilities include leading FMEA studies, tracking MTBF/MTTR metrics, and developing maintenance plans that reduce downtime. On-site opportunity with strong growth potential in a manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong data analysis skills with spreadsheets.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.
• Experience with reliability methods and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.
• Lead root cause analysis on major breakdowns.
• Track downtime data and MTBF/MTTR metrics.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Suggest equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Reading drawings

FMEA

Reliability methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Related technical field

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | Battle Creek, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 – $126,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling as a reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Battle Creek area seeking Reliability Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Reliability Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Battle Creek in Calhoun County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Marshall, Springfield, and Augusta.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Battle Creek area seeking experienced Reliability Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.
• Support spare parts planning and critical asset tracking.
• Track equipment failures and downtime data to find repeat problems.
• Lead root cause analysis on major breakdowns and chronic issues.
• Build and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Run reliability studies such as FMEA and failure analysis.
• Monitor key metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability methods.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.
• Strong data analysis skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certification in reliability engineering or maintenance management.
• Experience with predictive technologies such as vibration analysis or thermography.
• Lean or Six Sigma training.
• Background in continuous improvement or project management.
• Experience with automated production equipment.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability and Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability Specialist, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Support Lean Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Asset Management Preventive Maintenance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Programming Languages Metrics Reliability R Analytics Manufacturing Automation Programming Preparation Data Analysis Software Maintenance Design Engineering Python Management

Salary Package:

$ 86,000.00 – 126,000.00 (US Dollar)