Senior Reliability Engineer

Monosol-Llc; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MonoSol, LLC is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to improve asset uptime, drive RCA/FMEA, and lead continuous improvement across the Duneland facility. You will leverage data, cross-functional teams, and CMMS systems to optimize maintenance and reliability programs.

The role reports to the Director - Global Maintenance and requires lean manufacturing expertise, strong communication, and a track record of reducing downtime in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or related field.
• Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and TPM/WCM.
• 5+ years in reliability engineering within an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation using structured methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and FTA.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Optimization using condition-based technologies to improve uptime.
• Asset Reliability & Performance Monitoring with metrics like MTBF/MTTR and OEE; building dashboards from CMMS/SCADA data.
• RCM / FMEA participation to optimize maintenance plans and asset integrity.
• Support Capital Projects and Equipment Design to embed reliability from the start.
• Lubrication & Asset Care Programs to extend asset life and performance.
• Spare Parts Strategy & CMMS Optimization for data accuracy and standardization.
• Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives (Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma).
• Training & Culture Development to foster reliability mindset across teams.

Skills

5 years experience as Reliability Eng

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Data analysis

Leadership & cross-functional

Regulatory knowledge OSHA GMP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

eMaint

Job description

This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. The Senior Reliability Engineer will utilize data-driven methods and cross-functional collaboration to optimize asset performance, support plant safety and compliance, and enhance overall operational efficiency. This role works out of our Duneland facility and reports directly to the Director - Global Maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
  Lead or support root cause investigations for equipment and process failures. Apply structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Fault Tree Analysis to identify and eliminate chronic issues.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Optimization
  Evaluate existing maintenance strategies and implement condition-based or predictive technologies (vibration, infrared, ultrasound, oil analysis) to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Asset Reliability & Performance Monitoring
  Track and analyze reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE, downtime). Develop performance dashboards and reports using data from CMMS, SCADA, or plant historians.
• Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) / FMEA
  Facilitate or participate in RCM, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and criticality assessments to optimize maintenance plans and ensure asset integrity.
• Support Capital Projects and Equipment Design
  Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure reliability is designed into new systems. Provide input on equipment selection, specifications, and commissioning practices.
• Lubrication & Asset Care Programs
  Oversee proper implementation of lubrication strategies and precision maintenance practices to extend asset life and improve equipment performance.
• Spare Parts Strategy & CMMS Optimization
  Work with maintenance planning and supply chain to evaluate spare parts usage, identify critical spares, and ensure accurate asset data and task standardization in the CMMS.
• Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  Lead or support Kaizen events, TPM efforts, and Six Sigma projects to enhance reliability and efficiency across the plant.
• Training & Culture Development
  Support the development of a reliability-focused culture by training operations and maintenance teams on reliability principles and proactive maintenance strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methodologies such as TPM, TPS, or WCM.
• 5 years of experience as a Senior Reliability Engineering focused on maintenance and operations in industrial setting (discrete manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance methodologies (RCM, RCA, FMEA, PM Optimization).
• Proficiency in data analysis and experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint).
• Familiarity with reliability tools such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography, and oil sampling.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
• Certification in Reliability Engineering (e.g., CMRP, CRE) and Six Sigma.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, GMP)

Closing

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MonoSol, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Disclaimer

As part of MonoSol, LLC’s employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a physical, drug/ alcohol test, and background check prior to employment commencing. MonoSol, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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