Reliability Engineer

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Jenison, seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to strengthen their teams., * Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures to prevent recurrence.

• Develop and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, failure patterns, and improvement opportunities.
• Implement reliability-centered design changes and engineering solutions to enhance asset performance.
• Establish and monitor key reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE, availability).
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for critical manufacturing assets.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment uptime and asset life cycle costs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering or maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other reliability methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).
• Strong understanding of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and asset lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems for maintenance planning and data analysis.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
• Proficiency with advanced data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) or demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement projects
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, Systems Reliability Engineer, Uptime Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineer, Root Cause Analysis Engineer, Reliability & Maintenance Engineer, Asset Performance Engineer, Reliability Centered Maintenance Engineer

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.