Reliability Engineer

Job Title:

Reliability Engineer This position offers a balanced 50% travel / 50% remote work model , providing flexibility while maintaining strong on‑site engagement with plant teams. Join our team as a Reliability Engineer and play a key role in strengthening asset reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role supports Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) initiatives and operational excellence within a heavy industrial aluminum cast house environment , working hands‑on with complex, large‑scale equipment. Lead and support reliability and maintenance initiatives to improve equipment performance, safety, and uptime. Install, inspect, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment including furnaces, extruders, robotics, saws, palletizers, yard equipment, haulers, skid loaders, and forklifts . Respond to equipment failures and reliability concerns to support production needs while meeting safety standards. Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) , structured problem‑solving sessions, and continuous improvement workshops. Partner closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and planning teams to drive sustainable reliability processes. Collaborate with external consulting partners to replicate and scale best‑in‑class reliability practices. Conduct plant walk‑throughs, validate technical understanding, and engage directly with on‑site personnel. Maintain strong communication and continuity across both on‑site and remote work environments.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Strong background in reliability engineering, maintenance, or continuous improvement . Hands‑on experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) (inverted RCM experience is a plus). Proven expertise in root cause analysis, structured problem solving, and CI leadership . Excellent communication, facilitation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Work Environment & Travel 50% travel / 50% remote role. Travel between manufacturing sites in Bluffton, IN; Lordstown, OH; Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and Kentucky . Ideal for engineers who enjoy variety, visibility, and making a tangible impact across multiple plants. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Bluffton, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $143520.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Bluffton,IN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.