Reliability Program Lead – Mechanical Engineer

WestRock Company; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock in West Point, VA seeks a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to lead the reliability program across the mill, driving predictive and preventive maintenance, reducing costs, and improving equipment availability.

You will oversee lubrication, vessel integrity, and RCA activities, partner with EMS, engineering, and operations, and mentor technicians to uphold safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience with reliability, predictive maintenance, and RCFA processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the reliability program to continuously improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Manage the Pressure Vessel and Tank integrity program for the site, coordinating with EMS and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the lubrication program, with vendor interface, sampling, and reporting using lubrication software.
• Develop and maintain KPI reports detailing reliability program results and cost benefits.
• Ensure PM and PdM routes are implemented, audited, and improved for existing and new equipment.

Skills

Reliability techniques

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lubrication software

Job description

Smurfit WestRock in West Point, VA seeks a Mechanical Reliability Engineer to lead the reliability program across the mill, driving predictive and preventive maintenance, reducing costs, and improving equipment availability.

You will oversee lubrication, vessel integrity, and RCA activities, partner with EMS, engineering, and operations, and mentor technicians to uphold safety and performance standards.