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# Senior Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Engtal LLC
- **Location:** Franklin Park, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Reliability Engineering, Software Reliability Testing, Test Data, Engineering Base
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8e4e5d34fc079bdd

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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