Reliability & Process Engineer

This is an onsite role at our Amherst, NY manufacturing facility.

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for leading maintenance, facilities, and reliability initiatives to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role drives equipment reliability, optimizes maintenance processes, and leads capital projects to improve safety, productivity, and cost performance. The position serves as a key technical leader, providing engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, maintain critical plant infrastructure, and support continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

• Lead all preventive and corrective maintenance efforts to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency
• Manage maintenance teams and external contractors to ensure safe, high-quality execution
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets and cost controlsMonitor key performance indicators (e.g., downtime, OEE, maintenance costs) and implement improvement initiatives
• Optimize work order systems and maintenance processes to improve visibility and execution
• Oversee spare parts inventory strategy to ensure availability and cost optimization

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead capital projects from concept through execution, including scope, vendor selection, and implementation
• Drive initiatives to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and increase operational efficiency
• Support process improvements to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and lower costs

Facilities & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee plant infrastructure systems including utilities, power generation, water, and compressed air
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of facilities and equipment

Leadership & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance employees, including performance management and training
• Foster collaboration across maintenance, engineering, and production teams

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Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (required)

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability engineering roles
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and industrial equipment