Reliability/ Maintenance Engineer

Job Juncture; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Reliability Specialist to lead the reliability program at their Morristown, Tennessee facility. This role is essential for the reliability, maintainability, and performance of plant equipment and systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and focused on operational excellence.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 annually, making it a great opportunity for those looking to impact equipment performance directly.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a Reliability Engineering or Reliability Specialist role.
• Previous experience in a maintenance role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the facilities reliability program.
• Partner with teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Analyze repetitive equipment failures and develop solutions.
• Provide technical support during equipment issues.
• Develop and implement training programs.

Skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Willingness to work on-site

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering (preferred Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)

Job description

• Lead and develop the facilities reliability program to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure reliability and maintainability of new and modified equipment
• Guide initiatives focused on reliability, maintainability, and failure elimination across:
  • Equipment and production processes
  • Utilities and facilities
  • Controls and safety systems
• Define, design, implement, monitor, and continuously improve maintenance strategies, including:
  • Value-added preventive maintenance tasks
  • Predictive maintenance and non-destructive testing methodologies
• Analyze repetitive equipment failures and develop sustainable solutions impacting:
  • Production capacity
  • Product quality
  • Operating costs
  • Regulatory and safety compliance
• Provide technical support to maintenance and production personnel during routine and urgent equipment issues
• Develop and implement training programs to strengthen Maintenance team capabilities

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape reliability initiatives at a growing manufacturing facility
• Hands‑on role with direct impact on equipment performance and plant efficiency
• Collaborative, team‑oriented work environment

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Proven ability to solve complex engineering and equipment‑related problems
• Detail‑oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to work in the field alongside mechanics and operators, including responding to urgent critical equipment issues

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred)
• 2-4 years of experience in a Reliability Engineering or Reliability Specialist role
• Previous experience in a maintenance role (Manager, Supervisor, or Technician) strongly preferred

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Reliability Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Reliability Specialist to develop and lead the reliability program at their Morristown, Tennessee facility. This role is essential to ensuring the reliability, maintainability, and performance of plant equipment, processes, and systems. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and passionate about driving operational excellence.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 85000

Salary Max : $ 95000

Currency Type : USD