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# Reliability Engineer - Ann Arbor Area job in Ann Arbor

- **Company:** The Pivot Group
- **Location:** Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $123,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Mttr
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2551359/reliability-engineer-ann-arbor-area-michigan-mi-ann-arbor

## About the Role

* Strong data analysis skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.
 * Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
 * Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
 * Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
 * Working knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability methods.
 * Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.

Bonus Qualifications

 * Experience with predictive technologies such as vibration analysis or thermography.
 * Lean or Six Sigma training.
 * Background in continuous improvement or project management.
 * Experience with automated production equipment.
 * Certification in reliability engineering or maintenance management.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Asset Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability Specialist, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Maintenance Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

## Description

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for excelling as a reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Ann Arbor area seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Reliability Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Whitmore Lake, Ypsilanti, Saline, and Belleville.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Ann Arbor area seeking Reliability Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

 * Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.
 * Support spare parts planning and critical asset tracking.
 * Track equipment failures and downtime data to find repeat problems.
 * Lead root cause analysis on major breakdowns and chronic issues.
 * Build and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
 * Run reliability studies such as FMEA and failure analysis.
 * Monitor key metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
 * Recommend equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.