Reliability Engineer: Maintenance & Uptime Optimizer

Dauch; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Reliability Engineer at our Bowling Green, OH plant to develop and manage preventive maintenance programs and optimize equipment uptime. You will work with engineering to plan inspections, create detailed work orders, and track KPIs like MTBF and maintenance costs to drive reliability improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in maintenance planning, with CMMS experience (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive or heavy industrial.
• Proven experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM) is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) program for all plant equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Create detailed work orders, including scope of work, required resources (labor, materials, tools), safety procedures, and estimated completion times.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks in alignment with production demands and equipment criticality, utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless execution of maintenance activities and minimize impact on manufacturing schedules.
• Identify and procure necessary parts and materials for planned maintenance, working closely with purchasing and inventory control.
• Conduct post‑maintenance reviews to analyze effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and update PM procedures.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as equipment uptime, mean time between failures (MTBF), and maintenance costs, reporting on trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards during maintenance planning and execution.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance technicians as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Infor EAM

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Reliability Engineer at our Bowling Green, OH plant to develop and manage preventive maintenance programs and optimize equipment uptime. You will work with engineering to plan inspections, create detailed work orders, and track KPIs like MTBF and maintenance costs to drive reliability improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in maintenance planning, with CMMS experience (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM).