Reliability Engineer - Onsite CNC & TPM (Contract to Hire)

The Planet Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

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Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Reliability Engineer for a manufacturing partner in Lafayette, IN. This contract-to-hire role focuses on reliability improvements for CNC machining centers, OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and PM optimization onsite.

You will lead RCCA investigations, analyze downtime, and drive data-driven maintenance improvements using Excel and Power BI in collaboration with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and OEM teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial) and/or 10+ years of relevant manufacturing reliability experience.
• Experience supporting CNC machining centers and manufacturing equipment maintenance operations.
• Strong background in reliability engineering, preventive maintenance optimization, RCCA, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance improvement initiatives.
• Experience analyzing maintenance data and developing actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability improvements for CNC machining centers and manufacturing assets to enhance equipment availability and OEE.
• Perform RCCA investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Evaluate preventive maintenance programs and recommend improvements.
• Develop data-driven PM optimization strategies and maintenance frequencies.
• Track metrics like MTBF, MTTR, machine availability, and PM compliance.
• Support predictive maintenance initiatives including vibration, lubrication, and thermal inspections.
• Coach operators and technicians on reliability practices and maintenance processes.
• Develop clear reports and one-page summaries of failures, findings, and solutions.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Preventive maintenance optimization

Root Cause Analysis (RCCA)

Equipment troubleshooting

Maintenance improvement initiatives

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with maintenance/enginee

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

10+ years of relevant manufacturing reliability experience

Tools

CMMS systems

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Reliability Engineer for a manufacturing partner in Lafayette, IN. This contract-to-hire role focuses on reliability improvements for CNC machining centers, OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and PM optimization onsite.

You will lead RCCA investigations, analyze downtime, and drive data-driven maintenance improvements using Excel and Power BI in collaboration with Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and OEM teams.