Reliability Engineer – Muskegon Area

The Pivot Group Careers; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is recruiting Reliability Engineers for manufacturers in and around Muskegon, MI. This network-focused posting connects skilled professionals with regional opportunities and emphasizes real insight into candidates beyond resumes.

As a Reliability Engineer, you will monitor MTBF/MTTR, lead root cause analyses, and collaborate with maintenance and production to improve equipment reliability. Opportunities span Muskegon County and nearby areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Strong data analysis skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiarity with reliability methods and root cause analysis.
• Experience with CMMS or maintenance management software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Lead root cause analysis on major breakdowns and chronic issues.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production on improvement projects.
• Support spare parts planning and critical asset tracking.
• Track downtime data to identify repeat problems.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans.

Skills

MTBF / MTTR

FMEA

Root cause analysis

CMMS

Data analysis

Maintenance planning

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | Muskegon, MI

Salary Range: $80,000 – $120,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling as a reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in the Muskegon area seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to strengthen their teams.

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 Muskegon in Muskegon County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Muskegon Heights and North Muskegon.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Muskegon region seeking Reliability Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Build and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Run reliability studies such as FMEA and failure analysis.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Background in continuous improvement or project management.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Support Root Cause Analysis Management System Six Sigma ROOT Operations Analysis Training Programs Visualization Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Data Visualization Reliability Continuous Improvement R Manufacturing Tableau Power BI Preparation Software Maintenance Engineering Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 80,000.00 – 120,000.00 (US Dollar)