Reliability Engineer, Poultry

JBT MAREL CORPORATION; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

life insurance

short-term and long-term disability

family leave

vision coverage

a matched 401(k) plan

Job summary

JBT Marel Corporation in Georgia is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join the Engineering Poultry team. You will reduce risk, monitor performance, document processes and support the transition of new products from R&D to Customer Care.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration, process improvements, training of service professionals, and travel about 40% to customer sites. Hybrid work arrangement emphasizes uptime and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Project Management required.
• Project management experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and assembly drawings.
• Must be willing to travel ~40% to US/Mexico/Canada customer sites.
• Authorised to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop and optimize manufacturing processes, including changes and new equipment.
• Document manufacturing processes, work instructions and standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in validation/testing.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and KPI/measurement systems to improve uptime and customer experience.
• Coordinate with Customer Care and R&D during the 12-month transition period.

Skills

Project Management Experience

MS Office Proficiency

Reading/Interpreting drawings

Willingness to travel 40%

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

Reliability Engineer

As our Reliability Engineer– you will report to the Manager, Engineering Poultry. You will Reduce risk and loss. Monitor, measure, communicate and improve the customer experience of new or revised products by documenting and driving key cross-functional organizational behaviors in the first year of new product and new service introduction. Assure the successful transition of new products from R&D to Customer Care. Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and generate revenue for JBT Marel. Support the planning and execution of a change process such as the resolution of component obsolescence. On a given day, you may: Support, develop and optimize manufacturing processes to include implementing process changes and new equipment. Document manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standards. Support troubleshooting of production issues. Participate in process validation and testing activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives. Escalates complex issues to senior engineers Train or arrange training of service professionals, including assessing and reporting qualification level Make spare and wear parts available for product for launch date and for the 12-month transition period Plan and report cross functional deliverables during the 12-month transition period. Coordinate closely with Customer Care to improve customer satisfaction and customer experience Coordinate closely with R&D to improve system performance, lower cost, improve uptime, improve NPD or handoff process. Implement KPI, RCI and measurement systems to drive behaviors that improve uptime, reliability or lead to positive customer experience.

Requirements for the role

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Project Management
• Project Management Experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications
• Ability to read and interpret and produce engineering and assembly drawings
• Must be willing to travel to customer site (predominantly US/Mexico/Canada) to assist, to coordinate, to learn and to be at Gemba. Estimate 40% of time in an office or meeting environment.
• Exposed to possible shop or site installation hazards including heavy equipment, shop traffic, uneven/slippery footing, inclement weather, etc. Sites environments are typically indoor, wet, 30-40° F refrigerated rooms. Installation sites require appropriate JBT Marel and Customer PPE such as hard hat, Steel Toe Shoes, safety glasses, hair nets, lab coats, gloves (NO JEWELRY of any kind).
• You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Travel & Location

This position is Hybrid and we ask that you travel 40% of the time.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• family leave
• vision coverage
• a matched 401(k) plan

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.