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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Morgan Hunter
- **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Reliability Engineering, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=39cb97ecb2e880cc

## About the Role

Our client is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and support long term maintenance strategies across a manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys analyzing equipment performance, solving complex maintenance challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives., * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.

 * Five or more years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
 * Strong experience with rotating equipment, vibration analysis, and predictive maintenance programs.
 * Knowledge of reliability analysis techniques and metrics, including MTBF, FMEA, RCFA, availability, and related KPIs.
 * Experience using CMMS software and maintenance planning systems.
 * Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
 * Professional certification such as CMRP or Certified Reliability Engineer is a plus.
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
 * Experience with continuous improvement methodologies.
 * Comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment, including occasional off hours support when needed.

If you're a Reliability Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact on equipment performance and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

## Description

* Develop and maintain preventive, predictive, and reliability centered maintenance strategies.
 * Analyze maintenance history and equipment performance data to identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions.
 * Provide technical support for complex maintenance activities and specialized repair projects.
 * Serve as a technical resource for rotating equipment and predictive maintenance programs across a variety of industrial assets.
 * Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
 * Lead or support root cause investigations and recommend equipment or process improvements.
 * Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve reliability concerns.
 * Collaborate with Engineering on equipment upgrades, replacements, and reliability improvements.
 * Support the planning and execution of major maintenance shutdowns and capital projects.
 * Promote continuous improvement in maintenance practices, equipment performance, and operational processes.
 * Provide technical guidance and support the development of maintenance and operations personnel.


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