Reliability Engineer – Zeeland Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Zeeland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking Reliability Engineer opportunities in Zeeland, MI. This role focuses on improving equipment performance and reliability across Michigan’s manufacturing sector, through root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and data-driven improvements.

As a member of our network, you’ll connect with Zeeland-area manufacturers, with roles that emphasize continuous improvement and collaboration with maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Track equipment failures and downtime data to identify repeat problems.
• Lead root cause analyses on major breakdowns and chronic issues.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
• Conduct reliability studies such as FMEA and failure analysis.
• Monitor key metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.
• Assist with spare parts planning and asset tracking.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Minitab

Lean Six Sigma

Reliability

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance Management Software

Job description

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 – $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Zeeland area seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to drive results.

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 Zeeland in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Olive.

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Zeeland region seeking Reliability Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.
• Support spare parts planning and critical asset tracking.

Recommended Qualifications

• Working knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability methods.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.
• 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.

Bonus Qualifications

• 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.
• Lean or Six Sigma training.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Continuous Improvement Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability Specialist

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:

Minitab Resume Data Offers Lean Six Sigma Support Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma ROOT Asset Management Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Data Analytics Reliability Continuous Improvement Analytics Manufacturing Preparation Software Testing Maintenance Engineering Management

Salary Package:

$ 84,000.00 – 124,000.00 (US Dollar)