Reliability Engineer - Jenison Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers partners with Jenison-area manufacturers to identify Reliability Engineers who can improve asset performance, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement. This role supports plants in Ottawa County within about 30 minutes of Georgetown and offers a competitive salary based on experience.

The network seeks professionals skilled in maintenance planning, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision making, with CMMS familiarity and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.
• Experience with root cause analysis and reliability methods.

Responsibilities

• 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 MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.

Skills

CMMS familiarity

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Reliability methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Spreadsheets

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Reliability Engineer | Jenison, MI

**Salary Range:** $81,000 - $121,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented 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 advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the Jenison 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 Jenison in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Georgetown.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Jenison 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

• 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.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.

Recommended Qualifications

• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.
• Strong data analysis skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• 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.

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

Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability Specialist, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing 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 AI Inventory Spare Parts Access Support Lean Manufacturing Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Preventive Maintenance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Data Analytics Commissioning Reliability Continuous Improvement Availability Machine Learning Analytics Manufacturing Automation Preparation Data Analysis Maintenance Engineering Python Project Management Training Management

Salary Package

$ 81,000.00 - 121,000.00 (US Dollar)