Reliability Engineering Manager
Job ID
135030
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Calvert, Alabama, United States
Talascend is currently seeking an Reliability Engineering Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.
Overview
The Reliability Engineering Manager will lead the reliability engineering team to achieve world-class availability, productivity, and quality. Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams, they will support the business goals of the client and ensure the effectiveness of maintenance and reliability practices in a heavy industrial environment.
Responsibilities
Share accountability with maintenance and operations leadership to ensure the company's products and manufacturing processes are stable, reliable, and meet business goals
Direct management of reliability engineers: review and provide guidance with assigned team members
Ensure equipment reliability strategy is developed and aligned with business plans; oversee all elements of the asset reliability process
Establish and maintain asset criticality and standards
Develop and implement equipment maintenance programs to achieve targeted goals
Conduct manufacturing performance analysis and performance management
Provide reliability services to business units and act as a liaison for external reliability support, including asset prioritization, FMEA, RCA, and targeted improvement efforts
Facilitate and manage the root cause analysis process
Ensure technical adequacy of the equipment maintenance program, including preventative and predictive maintenance
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for equipment and process performance
Identify best-in-class reliability benchmarks, performance gaps, and develop plans to close these gaps
Contribute to the development and execution of the business plan
Communicate company policies and conduct performance reviews
Assign work equitably and promote a safe, healthy work environment
Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards such as ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, a technical degree, or a combination of education and experience
5+ years of demonstrated experience supporting engineering and reliability in a steel mill or heavy industrial environment
Ability to lead and work with teams to achieve positive results
Experience with budgeting and forecasting operating and maintenance costs
Extensive experience with planning and scheduling
Proficiency with project and process documentation
Intermediate to proficient skills with Microsoft products, especially Excel and Project
Ability to lead processes such as root cause failure analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, maintenance task analysis, and predictive maintenance technology
Ability to execute all elements of quality control processes, including quality planning, quality control, and continuous improvement
Certified maintenance and reliability professional preferred
Reliability centered maintenance experience including equipment maintenance program development preferred
Knowledge of world-class manufacturing practices and program management preferred
Cold rolling process knowledge a plus
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Effective meeting facilitation, benchmarking, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Conflict resolution, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
High work ethic and professionalism
Commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability
Preferred Qualifications
Reliability Centered Maintenance experience including equipment maintenance program development
World Class Manufacturing practices and program management knowledge
Carbon steel cold rolling process knowledge
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Job ID
135030
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Calvert, Alabama, United States
Talascend is currently seeking an Reliability Engineering Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.
Overview
The Reliability Engineering Manager will lead the reliability engineering team to achieve world-class availability, productivity, and quality. Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams, they will support the business goals of the client and ensure the effectiveness of maintenance and reliability practices in a heavy industrial environment.
Responsibilities
Share accountability with maintenance and operations leadership to ensure the company's products and manufacturing processes are stable, reliable, and meet business goals
Direct management of reliability engineers: review and provide guidance with assigned team members
Ensure equipment reliability strategy is developed and aligned with business plans; oversee all elements of the asset reliability process
Establish and maintain asset criticality and standards
Develop and implement equipment maintenance programs to achieve targeted goals
Conduct manufacturing performance analysis and performance management
Provide reliability services to business units and act as a liaison for external reliability support, including asset prioritization, FMEA, RCA, and targeted improvement efforts
Facilitate and manage the root cause analysis process
Ensure technical adequacy of the equipment maintenance program, including preventative and predictive maintenance
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for equipment and process performance
Identify best-in-class reliability benchmarks, performance gaps, and develop plans to close these gaps
Contribute to the development and execution of the business plan
Communicate company policies and conduct performance reviews
Assign work equitably and promote a safe, healthy work environment
Ensure compliance with quality and environmental standards such as ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, a technical degree, or a combination of education and experience
5+ years of demonstrated experience supporting engineering and reliability in a steel mill or heavy industrial environment
Ability to lead and work with teams to achieve positive results
Experience with budgeting and forecasting operating and maintenance costs
Extensive experience with planning and scheduling
Proficiency with project and process documentation
Intermediate to proficient skills with Microsoft products, especially Excel and Project
Ability to lead processes such as root cause failure analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, maintenance task analysis, and predictive maintenance technology
Ability to execute all elements of quality control processes, including quality planning, quality control, and continuous improvement
Certified maintenance and reliability professional preferred
Reliability centered maintenance experience including equipment maintenance program development preferred
Knowledge of world-class manufacturing practices and program management preferred
Cold rolling process knowledge a plus
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Effective meeting facilitation, benchmarking, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Conflict resolution, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
High work ethic and professionalism
Commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability
Preferred Qualifications
Reliability Centered Maintenance experience including equipment maintenance program development
World Class Manufacturing practices and program management knowledge
Carbon steel cold rolling process knowledge
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Job ID: 520848167
Originally Posted on: 5/12/2026
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