Plant Reliability Engineer, Molding Department

Plant Reliability Engineer, Molding Department Ferriot - 3.0 Akron, OH Job Details 19 hours ago Qualifications Maintenance inventory management Performance improvement leadership Engineering equipment malfunctions diagnostics Chiller Defect resolution root cause analysis Procedural guides Defect analysis Coaching Utility electrical systems Engineering process optimization Reliability analysis Electrical systems facility management Industrial equipment troubleshooting Team development Corrective maintenance Troubleshooting electrical systems Maintenance schedule development Pneumatic system maintenance Automated systems Electrical maintenance Technical skills instruction Industrial cooling systems Operational excellence initiatives Technical troubleshooting support Capacity planning Training & development Process improvement planning Facilities maintenance staff training Industrial power systems Senior level

Full Job Description Position Purpose:

The Plant Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, performance, and uptime of manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility assets. This position serves as the technical leader for equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance systems, equipment standards, and maintenance training. The Plant Reliability Engineer works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to reduce downtime, improve equipment performance, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility for maintenance personnel but serves as the technical leader for equipment reliability, maintenance systems, and maintenance best practices throughout the facility.

Key competencies include:

Equipment Reliability & Technical Support Provide advanced troubleshooting support for manufacturing equipment, plant utilities, and facility infrastructure. Lead root cause analysis efforts for equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and chronic reliability issues. Develop and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and performance. Support equipment startups, process improvements, and major maintenance activities. Serve as the primary technical resource for complex maintenance and equipment-related issues. Maintenance Systems & Continuous Improvement Own and continuously improve the preventive maintenance (PM) program. Develop and maintain maintenance procedures, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and equipment standards. Analyze downtime, maintenance, and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities. Recommend and implement reliability improvements that reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and lower maintenance costs. Support spare parts management and critical asset planning. Team Development & Training Provide technical coaching and training to Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Lead personnel. Assist in developing technical skills related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems. Promote safe work practices and standardized maintenance methods throughout the organization. Plant Utilities & Infrastructure Support the reliability and maintenance of plant utility systems, including compressed air, chillers, cooling systems, electrical distribution, and facility infrastructure. Assist with utility capacity planning, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects.