Senior Reliability Engineer

The company are the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems since 1906, they are looking for a Sr. Reliability Engineer to join their team at their Franklin Park, IL headquarters. This role is central to how they design, test, and validate the durability of the water-efficient products used in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings worldwide - from flush valves to electronic faucets.

You’ll report directly to the Reliability Manager and own the reliability strategy for new and existing products: designing tests, analyzing failure data, and driving root-cause investigations that keep our products performing for the long haul. You’ll also play a key role in supporting our ISO/IAPMO lab certification efforts.

If you enjoy solving hard technical problems, working hands-on with test data, and having a direct hand in product quality that ships at scale, this is a great next step.

What You’ll Do

• Design and run accelerated life tests to evaluate product durability while staying within safe operating limits
• Build and maintain Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes for new and existing product lines
• Plan and execute tests that identify potential production and safety risks before they become field issues
• Lead root-cause investigations on asset and product failures, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Support ISO/IAPMO certification efforts across our reliability testing labs
• Partner cross-functionally with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to translate failure data into actionable improvements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related reliability discipline preferred
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and data analysis tools
• Advanced experience with engineering applications and enterprise reporting tools
• Strong organizational skills - able to plan, prioritize, and manage both individual and team workloads
• Sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• ISO certification experience (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or similar)
• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or Certified Quality Engineer credential
• Basic plumbing systems knowledge

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance, * Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision from day one of the month following hire
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Generous Time Off - paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, parental and military leave
• Hybrid Work Program for flexibility
• Tuition Reimbursement and ongoing professional development
• Wellness & EAP Programs, plus optional life, critical illness, and pet insurance

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year, * 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance