Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Teasdale Latin Foods; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching (

Career Growth Opportunities and ProDev

Job summary

Teasdale Latin Foods in California is seeking a Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer to help ensure the reliability of production facilities across multiple sites. Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering, you will lead data-driven analyses and preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in maintenance reliability within manufacturing (food industry preferred), strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% to company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in maintenance reliability in manufacturing (food industry preferred).
• Strong data interpretation skills to drive improvements.
• Experience with FMEA, RCM, and reliability testing.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies like vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and oil analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment reliability data to identify trends.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes.
• Apply FMEA and RCM to optimize maintenance plans.
• Perform reliability testing on new equipment installations.
• Evaluate upgrades and their impact on reliability.
• Document maintenance procedures and performance metrics.
• Provide guidance to maintenance teams during repairs.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and production on improvements.
• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Reliability data analysis

Predictive maintenance

FMEA / RCM

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Vibration analysis

Thermal imaging

Oil analysis

Job description

SENIOR MAINTENANCE RELIABILITY ENGINEER

OVERVIEW:

We seek a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Engineering, the Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning of our production facilities across multiple sites.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Conduct detailed analyses of equipment reliability data, including failure rates, mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR), to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies and schedules for critical equipment, incorporating predictive maintenance techniques to minimize unplanned downtime and reduce maintenance costs.

• Collaborate with maintenance technicians and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes of failures, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Utilize reliability engineering principles, such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), to optimize maintenance strategies and improve equipment performance.

• Conduct reliability testing and analysis on new equipment installations or modifications, ensuring compliance with reliability and safety standards.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of equipment upgrades and modifications, assessing their impact on reliability and recommending adjustments as necessary.

• Develop and maintain documentation related to equipment maintenance procedures, reliability analyses, and performance metrics, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to maintenance teams during equipment troubleshooting and repair activities, assisting with complex maintenance issues as needed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and production, to identify process improvements and reliability enhancement opportunities.

• Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to maintenance and reliability engineering, incorporating relevant advancements into maintenance programs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance reliability engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw actionable insights to improve equipment reliability.

• Proficiency in reliability engineering methodologies and tools, including FMEA, RCM, and reliability testing techniques.

• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil analysis.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing effective solutions.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements relevant to manufacturing operations.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to travel 50% of the time to company locations

WHY TEASDALE:

At Teasdale Latin Foods, our People Principles are all about Living LATIN.

What is LATIN, and how do I live it?Let us fill you in.

• L is Learning. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development within Teasdale and promotes a culture of curiosity, exploration, and acquiring new knowledge and skills.
• A is Accountability. This encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and responsibilities, promoting a sense of personal and collective accountability ensuring we understand how toachieve our goals.
• T is Teamwork.It emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives, collective problem-solving, and synergy among team members,enabling us to achieve greater outcomes by leveraging the strengths and expertise of our employees.
• I is Innovation.This promotes an environment where we are empowered to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions to problems, fostering an atmosphere of adaptability and openness to change.
• N is Nurturing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting and developing our employees’ well-being, growth, and potential,showing that we care and are willing to invest in their long-term success and satisfaction.

We believe in finding the right people for the right roles and helping them to build careers. If this sounds like a place you’d like to be, hit apply!

Still not convinced? What about:

• Day One -Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
• Career GrowthOpportunities andProfessional Development

I__f you are passionate about being the right kind of contributor, the point person of a fast-paceddiverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family.We want people who are up for a challenge. Let’s live LATIN!