Reliability Engineer II - TPM & Data-Driven Uptime

careers-strattec; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATTEC Corporation is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve performance, safety, and longevity of critical manufacturing equipment. You will apply engineering principles, data analysis, and proactive maintenance to reduce downtime and drive TPM initiatives across the plant.

Lead RCA, manage PdM and PM optimization, maintain CMMS data, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production. Strong analytical, communication, and continuous improvement mindset required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Reliability Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of engineering or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation, instrumentation, and industrial processes.
• Experience with RCA tools (5-Why, Fishbone, A3, FMEA, etc.).
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring equipment issues.
• Conduct equipment performance analyses using MTBF, MTTR, downtime, and reliability metrics.
• Recommend engineering solutions to eliminate chronic failures and optimize component life.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to integrate reliability into new equipment design and modifications.
• Manage predictive maintenance technologies and use condition data to generate corrective work orders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Diagnostic skills

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Investigations leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Reliability Engineering

Tools

CMMS platforms

RCA tools (5-Why, Fishbone, A3, FMEA)

Job description

STRATTEC Corporation is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve performance, safety, and longevity of critical manufacturing equipment. You will apply engineering principles, data analysis, and proactive maintenance to reduce downtime and drive TPM initiatives across the plant.

Lead RCA, manage PdM and PM optimization, maintain CMMS data, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production. Strong analytical, communication, and continuous improvement mindset required.