Reliability Manager

CapstoneONE Search; Winchester (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CapstoneONE Search is seeking a Reliability Manager in Winchester, CT to drive equipment performance at a Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing site. The role emphasizes data-driven maintenance, KPI performance, and preventive strategies while overseeing facility systems and external contractors.

This on-site leadership position collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize equipment improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to improve OEE and equipment reliability.
• Strong knowledge of PM/PdM, CMMS, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with PLC-controlled/ automated equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive OEE improvement by reducing downtime and changeovers.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance).
• Lead root cause failure analysis to stop repeat equipment failures.
• Oversee CMMS use, asset management, spare parts strategy, and maintenance planning.

Skills

OEE improvement

PM/PdM programs

CMMS platforms

Root cause analysis

PLC/ automation

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

Reliability Manager (Fortune 500 Manufacturing) CapstoneONE Search | Winchester, CT (On-site)

We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization actively seeking a Reliability Manager to drive equipment performance at a growing manufacturing site. This highly technical, data-driven role emphasizes OEE, preventive maintenance, and KPI performance, with some facilities responsibility.

Position Overview

• Drives OEE improvement by reducing unplanned downtime, speeding changeovers, and eliminating chronic equipment losses
• Builds and optimizes preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including condition monitoring and PM compliance
• Develops, tracks, and reports maintenance KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, downtime, maintenance spend) and drives action against them
• Leads root cause failure analysis and defect elimination to stop repeat equipment failures
• Oversees CMMS use, asset management, spare parts strategy, and maintenance planning/scheduling
• Supports installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and CAPEX projects
• Oversees core facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, utilities, and building infrastructure
• Manages outside contractors and service providers
• Partners with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to prioritize equipment improvements
• Supports EHS compliance, including lockout/tagout

Position Requirements

• Degree preferred but not required
• 5+ years of maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success improving OEE and equipment reliability
• Strong knowledge of PM/PdM programs, CMMS platforms, and root cause analysis
• Experience with PLC-controlled and automated equipment preferred