Senior Maintenance Planning Engineer (1153455)

The Judge Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Maintenance Planning & Reliability Engineer in Phoenix, AZ, to bridge enterprise asset reliability strategies with field maintenance execution and to translate FMEA findings into standardized maintenance plans and CMMS configurations. This hybrid role supports multi-site operations and aligns with enterprise asset management standards.

You will coordinate maintenance plans, PM programs, and data across SAP S/4HANA EAM, SAP PM, and IBM Maximo while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience building and configuring maintenance plans, PM programs, and CMMS data in SAP S/4HANA EAM, SAP PM or Maximo.
• Translate FMEA findings into field-executable maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of RCM, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.
• Strong technical writing for work instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; safety and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Convert approved maintenance strategies and FMEA outputs into standardized maintenance job plans, task lists, and PM programs within SAP S/4HANA EAM and APM environments.
• Develop maintenance procedures that incorporate labor requirements, tools, materials, inspection criteria, OEM recommendations, and safety requirements.
• Maintain CMMS asset hierarchies, including equipment master data, functional locations, and asset structures.
• Configure and optimize preventive maintenance schedules, call horizons, cycle frequencies, and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure Bills of Material (BOMs) are accurately integrated into work orders to support planning, procurement, kitting, and inventory management.
• Deploy enterprise maintenance standards across multiple facilities while managing version control, compliance documentation, and implementation tracking.
• Conduct audits of active maintenance plans to ensure compliance with approved reliability strategies and OEM standards.
• Continuously improve maintenance content using operational feedback, equipment performance data, and updated FMEA analyses.
• Support commissioning activities and maintenance readiness for new equipment installations.
• Partner closely with Reliability Engineering, Site Maintenance Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, and OEM stakeholders to drive maintenance excellence.
• Prioritize maintenance plan updates following significant equipment failures and operational learnings.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Reliability engineering

FMEA analysis

Technical writing

Project management

Communication

Safety/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP PM

SAP S/4HANA EAM

IBM Maximo

CMMS Platforms

ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $95,000.00 USD Annually - $125,000.00 USD Annually

Description

• Hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite)
• Location: Cotton Center (Phoenix)

About The Role

As a Maintenance Planning & Reliability Engineer, you will bridge enterprise asset reliability strategies with field-level maintenance execution. You will transform approved maintenance strategies and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) findings into standardized maintenance plans, job plans, preventive maintenance programs, and CMMS configurations. This role is responsible for ensuring consistency, reliability, and long-term asset performance across a multi-site operation while maintaining alignment with enterprise asset management standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant engineering or maintenance experience; OR
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience building and configuring maintenance plans, task lists, preventive maintenance (PM) programs, work orders, and equipment master data within SAP PM, SAP S/4HANA EAM, IBM Maximo, or a comparable CMMS/ERP platform.
• Experience translating FMEA findings into practical, field-executable maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance methodologies.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to create clear work instructions for maintenance and trades personnel.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of safety practices, occupational hazards, and maintenance compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise maintenance programs.
• Experience with PCR planning and equipment lifecycle management.
• Corporate or multi-site maintenance planning experience.
• Participation in RCM workshops or FMEA facilitation activities.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification or similar reliability credential.
• SAP PM Super User certification and/or Maximo system administration experience.
• Experience with maintenance standards libraries, document control, and version management.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring technologies including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Strong leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Convert approved maintenance strategies and FMEA outputs into standardized maintenance job plans, task lists, and PM programs within SAP S/4HANA EAM and APM environments.
• Develop maintenance procedures that incorporate labor requirements, tools, materials, inspection criteria, OEM recommendations, and safety requirements.
• Maintain CMMS asset hierarchies, including equipment master data, functional locations, and asset structures.
• Configure and optimize preventive maintenance schedules, call horizons, cycle frequencies, and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure Bills of Material (BOMs) are accurately integrated into work orders to support planning, procurement, kitting, and inventory management.
• Deploy enterprise maintenance standards across multiple facilities while managing version control, compliance documentation, and implementation tracking.
• Conduct audits of active maintenance plans to ensure compliance with approved reliability strategies and OEM standards.
• Continuously improve maintenance content using operational feedback, equipment performance data, and updated FMEA analyses.
• Support commissioning activities and maintenance readiness for new equipment installations.
• Partner closely with Reliability Engineering, Site Maintenance Planning, Supply Chain, Procurement, and OEM stakeholders to drive maintenance excellence.
• Prioritize maintenance plan updates following significant equipment failures and operational learnings.

Key Technologies & Tools

• SAP S/4HANA EAM
• SAP PM
• SAP APM
• IBM Maximo
• CMMS Platforms
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word