Reliability Engineer – Byron Center Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is seeking a Reliability Engineer for opportunities in the Byron Center area of Michigan. The role focuses on developing and sustaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs while improving equipment reliability.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing experience, and strong data-analysis skills. Proficiency with CMMS and ability to read drawings are highly valued for success in this networked, regional recruiting effort.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Spreadsheets

Reading drawings

Manufacturing environment

CMMS familiarity

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Power BI

Excel

Python

Job description

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | Byron Center, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 – $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Byron Center area seeking experienced Reliability Engineers.

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 Byron Center in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Byron Center area that seek skilled Reliability Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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

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

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

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

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Diagrams Access Support Root Cause Analysis ROOT Asset Management Operations Preventive Maintenance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Metrics Reliability Continuous Improvement R Manufacturing Excel Power BI Preparation Data Analysis Software Maintenance Engineering Python Management

Salary Package:

$ 84,000.00 – 124,000.00 (US Dollar)