Reliability Engineer Senior Manufacturing

Conagra Brands; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Paid time off & flexible schedules

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead the development of a world‑class Reliability Engineering program across manufacturing sites in the US. You will drive asset criticality, risk mitigation, RCCM practices and Weibull analysis to improve equipment reliability and OEE.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, apply CMMS and SAP Plant Maintenance standards, and mentor teams in root cause analysis and maintenance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in Reliability Engineering or related roles.
• Experience implementing Reliability Engineering processes and programs.
• Experience with Predictive Maintenance technologies (vibration, infrared, oil analysis).
• Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance and CMMS.
• Ability to lead projects and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset criticality management and SAP ranking usage.
• Identify high-risk assets and plan mitigation.
• Establish root cause analysis capabilities.
• Analyze equipment and cost data to improve reliability and OEE.
• Apply PM Evaluation and PM Optimization processes.
• Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance analyses.
• Perform Weibull analysis to guide maintenance strategies.
• Monitor progress and report outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering on design-for-reliability in capital projects.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Project management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP Plant Maintenance

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Infrared analysis

Oil analysis

Job description

Reporting to the Director of the Reliability COE, you will implement and execute a world-class Reliability Engineering program. You will work as part of the Corporate Reliability Center of Excellence Team and the cross-functional Technical Transformation Team to lead the development and execution of processes, tools, standards, and key performance indicators that improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness. Primary job location options include Darien, Wisconsin; Marshall, Missouri; Troy, Ohio; Fort Madison, Iowa; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Imlay City, Michigan; or Archbold, Ohio, with up to 50% travel to other manufacturing facilities.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead asset criticality management by determining asset criticality and guiding sites to utilize and maintain rankings in SAP.
• Drive asset risk management by identifying high-risk assets and recommending or leading risk elimination or mitigation plans.
• Establish robust equipment failure root cause analysis capabilities through training, coaching, and facilitation.
• Analyze equipment and cost data to manage Reliability Engineering efforts that deliver measurable value.
• Apply Preventive Maintenance Evaluation and Preventive Maintenance Optimization processes to continuously improve preventive maintenance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Utilize Reliability Centered Maintenance processes and standards, including training teams and leading Reliability Centered Maintenance analyses.
• Perform Weibull analysis to understand equipment reliability and develop maintenance strategies.
• Monitor progress of Reliability Engineering initiatives and provide periodic updates.
• Stay current with industry trends and benchmarks, recommending and leading program improvements.
• Develop and maintain strong SAP Plant Maintenance expertise, monitor data integrity, and lead improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to apply design-for-reliability standards during capital expenditure projects.
• Partner with plant and technical leadership teams to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, or Engineering roles, preferably within food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods industries.
• Experience implementing Reliability Engineering processes and programs.
• Experience with Predictive Maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, infrared analysis, and oil analysis.
• Demonstrated success establishing Reliability Engineering capabilities across manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading and managing projects.
• Experience with Weibull analysis preferred, along with other statistical analysis methods.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); SAP Plant Maintenance preferred.
• Skilled in assessing losses and prioritizing improvement opportunities that deliver measurable business results.
• Primary job location options include Darien, Wisconsin; Marshall, Missouri; Troy, Ohio; Fort Madison, Iowa; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Imlay City, Michigan; or Archbold, Ohio, with up to 50% travel to other manufacturing facilities.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Compensation

Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Anticipated Close Date

September 30, 2026

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.