Reliability Engineer - Industrial Maintenance

TSP talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TSP talent in Chicago, IL is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance factory reliability through advanced maintenance strategies, safety adherence, and regulatory compliance. The role collaborates with internal and external teams to develop engineered solutions for improved reliability and throughput.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of reliability experience with RCA/RCM/FMEA and predictive technologies, and will lead training on Work Execution Management and reliability KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance or reliability.
• Minimum five years of reliability experience with proficiency in RCA, RCM, FMEA, and predictive technologies.
• Certifications in vibration, infrared, ultrasound, and machine health monitoring preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/mechanical components and failure analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, reporting, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold safety and safety culture.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to develop engineered solutions for improved reliability and throughput.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for capital expenditures with ROI analysis.
• Implement and champion operating systems, best practices, and reliability tools.
• Perform and coach on failure mode & effects analysis, root cause analysis, and fault tree analysis.
• Utilize predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance technologies.
• Train and mentor teams on Work Execution Management and reliability strategies.
• Align with leadership on KPIs and reliability performance metrics.

Skills

RCA

RCM

FMEA

Predictive maintenance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Reporting

MS Office

Maintenance systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Vibration analysis tools

Infrared thermography

Ultrasound testing

Machine health monitoring tech

Job description

Role Overview

The position focuses on enhancing factory reliability through advanced maintenance strategies, safety adherence, and regulatory compliance.

Role Overview

The position focuses on enhancing factory reliability through advanced maintenance strategies, safety adherence, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold safety and safety culture.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to develop engineered solutions for improved reliability and throughput.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for capital expenditures with ROI analysis.
• Implement and champion operating systems, best practices, and reliability tools.
• Perform and coach on failure mode & effects analysis, root cause analysis, and fault tree analysis.
• Utilize predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance technologies.
• Train and mentor teams on Work Execution Management and reliability strategies.
• Align with leadership on KPIs and reliability performance metrics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance or reliability.
• Minimum five years of reliability experience with proficiency in RCA, RCM, FMEA, and predictive technologies.
• Certifications in vibration, infrared, ultrasound, and machine health monitoring preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/mechanical components and failure analysis techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, reporting, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable Attributes

• Interest in developing leadership skills.
• Experience with data analysis, reliability tools, and industry standards such as cGMP, OSHA, and EPA.
• Additional certifications like Green Belt or Six Sigma are advantageous.

Physical & Work Environment

Requires standing, walking, lifting over 50 pounds, and working in loud, industrial environments with potential exposure to hazards and weather conditions.