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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** MGC Advanced Polymers, Inc.
- **Location:** Colonial Heights, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Network Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Reliability Engineering, Formal Methods
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1b716188646639f0

## About the Role

* Knowledge and application of equipment failure prediction methods - FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis
 * Knowledge in the development and implementation of reliability programs including vibration monitoring and analysis, non-destructive testing, ultrasonic and infrared thermography inspections, oil analysis, and motor circuit analysis.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
 * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software., * Engineering degree in mechanical or reliability engineering.
 * Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment.
 * Basic drafting experience preferred - AutoCAD a plus.
 * Certification in Reliability from the American Society for Quality, The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals
 * The Association of Asset Management Professionals a plus.

## Description

We are seeking a skilled Reliability Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing processes.

Duties include

 * Identify, develop and implement programs to reduce unscheduled outages and improve OEE- Availability.
 * Apply formal methods to predict equipment failures and develop and implement projects to prevent failures
 * Maintain documented information of plant assets including projects, drawings, and diagrams.
 * Performs other related duties as assigned.


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