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What they do
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.
$107,350 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Location:
Denton
Job Summary
The Reliability Engineer is a key advocate for the implementation and continuous improvement of reliability best practices across the organization. This role collaborates with cross-functional plant teams to identify and execute opportunities that enhance equipment reliability through procedural improvements, equipment upgrades, and the adoption of emerging technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing equipment history, conducting root cause analyses of critical failures, and supporting the design and deployment of new equipment with a focus on reliability and maintainability. The Reliability Engineer also contributes to Autonomous Maintenance initiatives and promotes a progressive maintenance strategy—from reactive to preventive, predictive, and ultimately preventive-by-design. Participation in audits and performance assessments ensures alignment with the organization's long-term reliability goals. Key Responsibilities
Leads the facility's root cause analysis (RCA) efforts, identifying and implementing solutions to prevent equipment failures or reduce their impact and collaborates with reliability engineers at other sites to share findings and best practices.
Monitors equipment MTTR and MTBF performance to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
Examines defects and issues identified during PM and PdM activity and utilizes this information for PM optimization.
Participates in new and modified equipment design and installations.
Assists in spare part reviews to ensure adequate stocking levels as determined by consumption due to normal wear and failure frequency and identifies risks of obsolescence and proposes mitigation strategies.
Introduces tools and techniques in performing preventive and predictive maintenance activity and prescribes frequency of activity through CMMS maintenance plans and provides training and support of precision maintenance processes such as alignment and balancing.
Develops a world class lubrication program and monitors performance and execution.
Supports autonomous activities and provides skills training to operations team members.
Drives proactivity performance through supervision of planners and participation in scheduling activities with planners and coordinators.
Ensures CMMS users have been trained in system utilization, and audits activity to sustain system integrity and serves as a SAP PM subject matter expert for the plant.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standardsManages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Minimum 3 years experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environment.
Preferred Education & Experience
Masters degree
Licenses/Certificates:
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent certification
7 years in industrial maintenance or manufacturingSpans of Control
Does this role
Manage Southwire Team Members:
NoTravel
Travel:
NonePhysical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting:
5%
Weight:
45
Climbing:
5%
Kneeling/Stooping:
5%
Driving:
5%
Moving:
5%
Standing:
5%
Sitting:
45%
Walking:
20%
Pushing/Pulling:
5%
Weight:
45Working Conditions Office Plant/Warehouse Floor Various Shifts Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays Extreme Heat/Cold Heights/Elevated Platforms Confined Spaces Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals Loud Noise Equipment
Hard Hat
Computer/Keyboard
Safety Glasses
Safety ShoesCompetencies
Action OrientedPlans and AlignsCustomer FocusBalances StakeholdersCollaboratesNimble LearningSkills
Root Cause AnalysisPredictive AnalyticsComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsProblem ManagementSix Sigma MethodologyInfluencing SkillsMicrosoft Office 365
Workflow ManagementContinuous Improvement ProcessInventory Control Systems Benefits We Offer:
401k with Matching
Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental and vision) Paid time off and paid holidays Long and short-term disability Supplemental insurance plans
Employee assistance program Employee referral program Tuition reimbursement programs Advancement and professional growth opportunities Parental leave Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs