Reliability Engineer – Wayland Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support manufacturers in and around Wayland, Michigan. This role focuses on improving maintenance, reliability, and asset performance with emphasis on data-driven root cause analysis and preventive strategies.

Eligible candidates should have a technical engineering background and experience with CMMS. This is a full-time position based near Wayland, MI, with a competitive salary range and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor key metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Maintenance

Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance management software

Job description

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 – $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned 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 community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Wayland area seeking Reliability Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

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 Wayland in Allegan County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Dorr and Hopkins.

The Opportunity

We partner with organizations in the Wayland area that seek Reliability Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and look for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor key metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.

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

• Lean or Six Sigma training.
• Background in continuous improvement or project management.
• Experience with automated production equipment.
• Certification in reliability engineering or maintenance management.
• Experience with predictive technologies such as vibration analysis or thermography.

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

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Support Modeling Root Cause Analysis Management System Six Sigma ROOT Operations Preventive Maintenance Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Reliability Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Preparation Data Analysis Maintenance Design Engineering Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 78,000.00 – 118,000.00 (US Dollar)