Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer | Food Manufacturing Location: Homewood, IL Hire Type: Direct Hire Target Compensation: $100,000-125,000/year + bonus Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, retirement plan Must-Have Skills: Reliability engineering or maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing Strong root cause analysis and preventative/predictive maintenance experience Experience improving equipment uptime and reducing downtime Knowledge of CAPA processes and reliability-centered maintenance Experience with CMMS, ERP systems, and maintenance tracking tools Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills Job Summary: Seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead equipment reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives within a food manufacturing environment. This role will focus on reducing downtime, improving asset performance, leading root cause investigations, and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, hands-on troubleshooting abilities, and experience driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Job Duties: Develop and implement maintenance and reliability strategies to improve equipment performance Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs Troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize reliability, efficiency, and asset lifespan Monitor downtime events and lead continuous improvement initiatives Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components Track and report KPIs related to equipment reliability and maintenance performance Support new equipment installations and modifications to ensure operational reliability Supervise, mentor, and train maintenance personnel on reliability-centered maintenance practices Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred 5-7 years of manufacturing experience required; food or USDA-regulated environment preferred Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles and maintenance best practices Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and asset management systems Familiarity with OSHA and workplace safety standards Certification in Reliability Engineering or Maintenance Management is a plus Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and data analysis tools Strong communication and leadership skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.