A Reliability Engineer evaluates and analyzes the reliability of manufacturing and production equipment and processes. Identifies pro-active maintenance requirements and process improvements. Works to maximize reliable performance and prevent equipment or process failures.
Lead Reliability Engineer
Arconic
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Bettendorf, Iowa
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PERMANENT
Updated 06/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Development of equipment, system and location hierarchy
Performance of criticality analysis and determination of risk priority numbers for the site's assets
Organize team's efforts for reliability across facility
Performance of
RCM/FMEA
on critical assets
Development of equipment maintenance plans
Coordination of the implementation of the reliability based maintenance strategies
Definition of reliability based queries and reports to support a continuous improvement process
Performance of RCA's on contributors to yield, utilization and capacity losses (attributed to equipment, processes, etc.)
Identification and resolution of chronic failures
Calculation and optimization of asset life-cycle costs
Provision of support to site's Business Interruption/Loss Prevention programs
Provision of support to site's EHS programs
The Lead Reliability Engineer is to be accountable for results in the areas of Environment, Health and Safety, Productivity, Asset Management, People Development, Cost Control and Quality using ABS systems such as TPM, Kaizen, problem-solving, daily Management, 5S etc Please note: Although the person in this position works primarily day shifts it is expected that they work night shift and weekends, as needed, to support the functions of this role.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering or a similar field
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience
Minimum 5 years of reliability experience in a manufacturing setting
Strong background in using maintenance reliability tools and
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work accurately and to work with cross-functional teams effectively
Ability to lead and drive cultural change in a positive manner, influencing others on new concepts
Experience with (and understanding of) lean manufacturing techniques
Strong oral and written communication skills in a variety of settings (shop floor, peers, plant leadership, etc)Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field
Prior Supervisory experience in a plant like setting
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