Senior Reliability Engineer - Asset Performance Excellence

Implementation Engineers, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Implementation Engineers, LLC is seeking a Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) to join our Asset Performance Excellence practice as a nationwide, 1099 independent consultant. This role embeds within client operations to lead reliability initiatives, improve uptime, and deliver measurable asset performance gains across diverse manufacturing environments.

You will design and implement PdM/PM/CBM strategies, lead RCAs, use CMMS data and Weibull analysis, and drive MTBF/MTTR and OEE improvements

Qualifications

• Lead RCA, FMEA, and criticality assessments to prevent failures.
• Develop PdM, PM, and CBM strategies using reliability tools.
• Apply RCM across complex equipment environments.
• Analyze failure trends with CMMS data and Weibull modeling.
• Support capital projects from a reliability perspective.
• Track MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and availability metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCA, FMEA, and criticality assessments.
• Develop and implement PdM, PM, and CBM strategies.
• Apply RCM across equipment environments.
• Analyze trends using CMMS data and Weibull modeling.
• Optimize spare parts and maintenance procedures.
• Build and track MTBF, MTTR, and OEE metrics.

Skills

Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)

ASQ certification

10+ years reliability/asset management

CMMS (SAP, Maximo, Infor)

Vibration/thermography/oil analysis

Six Sigma/Lean/TPM familiarity

Consulting experience

Travel readiness 70%

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Infor

Job description

Senior Reliability Engineer - Asset Performance Excellence

Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – Consulting Role (70% Travel | 1099 Contract)
Location: Nationwide (Travel M–F required)
Engagement Type: 1099 Independent Consultant

At Implementation Engineers, we don't just consult -- we embed, transform, and build sustainable operations from within.

Implementation Engineers is seeking a Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) with deep manufacturing experience to join our Asset Performance Excellence practice. This is not a training ground -- it’s a high-impact role for professionals who’ve led asset performance initiatives in plants where downtime isn’t just expensive -- it’s unacceptable. We embed within client operations to improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and create sustainable systems for asset management. If you're looking for meaningful work, national exposure, and the chance to partner with top-tier clients, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead RCA, FMEA, and criticality assessments to eliminate recurring failures
• Develop and implement PdM, PM, and CBM strategies using best-in-class reliability tools
• Apply Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) across complex equipment environments
• Analyze failure trends and equipment performance using CMMS data, historian systems, and Weibull/Barriger modeling
• Optimize spare part inventory, lubrication schedules, and maintenance procedures
• Support new equipment purchases and capital projects from a reliability engineering perspective
• Build and track performance metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and availability.

What We Require

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – ASQ certification is required
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in reliability or asset management within discrete manufacturing, industrial production, or heavy industry
• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Deep working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, Infor) and condition monitoring (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
• CMRP certification strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, or similar methodologies
• Previous consulting experience strongly preferred
• PLEASE NOTE: This role requires 70% travel (Monday through Friday) and is structured as a 1099 contract engagement. Candidates must be fully comfortable with frequent, nationwide travel.

How We Deliver at Implementation Engineers

• Act as a Change Agent by supporting clients in adopting and sustaining improvements through clear communication, coaching, and engagement, following Implementation Engineers’ change management best practices.
• Apply Project Management Best Practices to plan, execute, and monitor project activities using IE’s standard delivery processes and tools.
• Operate Within IE Governance and Standards, including:
  • Maintaining an up-to-date and actively managed project plan;
  • Following established change management processes;
  • Ensuring consistent, proactive communication with key stakeholders.
• Maintain Program Transparency by keeping project documentation current, organized, and accessible within IE’s Program Collaboration Workspace.
• Leverage IE Governance Tools such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Teams for effective planning, tracking, collaboration, and reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Visible work, lasting impact. We don't do theory -- we execute.
• Client-facing, hands-on role. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with operations teams on-site.
• Flat structure, fast decisions. Your ideas won’t sit in a queue -- they’ll drive action.
• Collaborative team of experts. Join a practice that attracts and retains the best in the reliability field.

If you meet the criteria, we want to meet you.