Reliability Engineer - Wilmington, North Carolina

MissionHires; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a diligent engineer in Wilmington, NC, to enhance plant efficiency and machine uptime. The primary focus will be on conducting failure analysis, partnering with maintenance teams, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, demonstrating strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Benefits include start-day health coverage and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills.
• Previous industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations of machine failures and implement reliability solutions.
• Partner with maintenance teams to prevent machine failures.
• Analyze plant data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

MS Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Maximo

Job description

The primary responsibility of this position is to improve plant uptime and increase the efficiency of machinery and processes. This role also supports new ideas, systems, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate investigations of machine failures, including failure analysis and implementation of reliability solutions
• Partner with maintenance teams to identify work practices and opportunities to prevent machine failures
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance routes
• Implement best practices for lubrication, including lubricant selection and storage
• Analyze plant data to identify maintenance focus areas, opportunities to reduce downtime, downtime trends by department and machine center, and additional opportunities to improve plant performance
• Train maintenance teams to improve skills and technical knowledge
• Redesign machinery and components as needed to improve reliability and reduce operating costs
• Utilize the mill’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage lubrication and maintenance activities
• Assist with planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Develop and maintain systems that improve overall plant reliability
• Apply predictive technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and/or trades experience is a plus
• Strong quantitative analysis skills
• Experience working with application developers, IT, and technical teams
• Ability to communicate and present technical data to diverse audiences
• Self-directed and motivated mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Maximo
• Previous industry experience preferred

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• Strong internal promotion culture
• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match plus additional retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays