Industrial Process Reliability Engineer Nippon Paint Automotive Americas - 1.0 Cleveland, OH Job Details $67,000 - $107,000 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications PLC-based control system operation Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Mechanical blueprint interpretation Establishing vendor partnerships Sourcing Space planning Performance improvement leadership Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Confidential information handling Project engineering Contractor management 3D modeling software Production data analysis Responding to infrastructure failures System troubleshooting Phone communication Quality control statistical data analysis Bachelor of Science Spreadsheets Statistical Process Control Mechanical Engineering Engineering process optimization Reliability analysis Complaint handling Mid-level Project management experience in manufacturing Industrial electrical systems Industrial equipment troubleshooting Manufacturing facility experience Blueprint dimension interpretation Full Job Description Make reliability your craft Drive stability and efficiency across our Cleveland plant by blending hands-on troubleshooting with disciplined, data-informed improvements—all in close collaboration with the Engineering Manager and the department's Plant Superintendent.
Your impact Stabilize production:
Diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues, including process control systems.
Elevate quality:
Use SPC to reduce variability and improve batch performance.
Cut waste:
Contribute to cost reduction and process reliability/quality initiatives.
Deliver improvements:
Coordinate efficiency initiatives through to measurable, sustained benefits.
Build capital capability:
Participate in and develop skills via small-scale capital projects.
Source smartly:
Partner with vendors on specifications, product evaluations, and procurement.
Mobilize resources:
Align in-house maintenance and outside contractors for timely repairs and upgrades.
Design flow:
Analyze space, workflow, and equipment layout to maximize throughput and safety. Required training cadence General Employee Training (annual) Hazardous Waste / RCRA (annual) DOT General Awareness (every 3 years)
Structure Supervision:
None Reporting:
Partners with Engineering Manager and Plant Superintendent Qualifications B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (ABET accredited). Demonstrated project management success and cross-department process improvement experience. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; results-driven and team-oriented. Strong technical, written, and verbal communication; solid problem-solving; emerging leadership. Communication capabilities Clear, concise communicator across written and verbal channels. Effective presenter; comfortable addressing inquiries and complaints. Consistently courteous, tactful, and respectful. Tools and competencies Upholds confidentiality; meets tight deadlines; independently manages workload. Champion of a harassment-free environment and collaborative teamwork. Detail-focused; advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and office suite proficiency. AutoCAD and Autodesk Fusion 360 proficiency. Familiar with PLCs and Ladder Logic programming. Reads blueprints/architectural drawings; creates and interprets P&IDs. Understands complex plant systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, boilers, etc.). Responds efficiently to utility or system disruptions. Strong contractor coordination and follow-through (in person, phone, email). Manufacturing background preferred. Expertise in problem identification, data collection/analysis, fact-finding, and conclusion development. Comfortable in fast-paced environments; available for off-shift work as business needs dictate. Physical requirements
Regularly:
stand, walk, sit, talk/listen
Frequently:
reach with hands/arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
