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# Senior Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Iko Industries Inc.
- **Location:** Ennis, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,000.0 - $129,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Data Integrity, Data Visualization, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, IBM Maximo, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Microsoft PowerPoint, Reliability Engineering
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmnv3z

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field.

 + 7+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management within a manufacturing environment.

 + Expert-level proficiency with EAM/CMMS platforms, preferably IBM Maximo.

 + Strong knowledge of reliability engineering tools such as RCA, RCM, FMEA/FMECA, and condition-based monitoring.

 + Experience implementing predictive technologies (vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis, ultrasound).

 + Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), MiniTab, AutoCAD, and data visualization tools.

 + Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt preferred).

 + Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

 + Ability to lead change and influence teams across multiple sites without direct reporting authority.

 + Some travel to various sites in North America will be required

## Description

The Senior Reliability Engineer plays a critical leadership role in advancing asset reliability, equipment performance, and maintenance excellence across manufacturing operations. This individual will apply advanced reliability methodologies, leads multi-site initiatives, and optimizes Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems to drive measurable gains in uptime, OEE, and cost efficiency., + Lead and standardize reliability engineering programs across manufacturing facilities, including FMECA, RCA, PM optimization, and precision maintenance.

 + Optimize the EAM/CMMS system (e.g., Maximo) to ensure data integrity, asset hierarchy alignment, accurate work order tracking, and analytics.

 + Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and extend asset lifespan.

 + Conduct asset criticality assessments to guide maintenance strategies, spare parts stocking levels, and risk-based decision-making.

 + Lead failure investigations using structured methodologies such as 5-Why, fishbone, and RCM-based RCA.

 + Collaborate with production, engineering, procurement, and maintenance teams to drive equipment performance improvements.

 + Train and mentor plant reliability engineers, planners, technicians, and maintenance supervisors on reliability tools and best practices.

 + Analyze equipment downtime data to identify trends and prioritize improvement initiatives that support OEE targets.

 + Support capital projects through reliability input during design review, commissioning, and startup stages.

 + Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate waste and optimize maintenance workflows.


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