Reliability Engineer - St. Johns Area

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $81,000 - $121,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for excelling in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in St. Johns, seeking experienced Reliability Engineers to strengthen their teams.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in St. Johns that are seeking Reliability Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with The Pivot Group Network, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Lead and participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for new and existing processes.
• Optimize preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve asset uptime and reduce costs.
• Implement and manage asset criticality assessments to prioritize maintenance efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and maintainability.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of reliability tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, RCA, RCM, Weibull analysis).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement data-driven improvements.

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar certification.
• Experience with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R) for predictive modeling.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and their application in reliability (e.g., IoT sensors, digital twins).
• Project management experience, particularly with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, R&M Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Principal Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Lead Reliability Engineer, Reliability Engineering Specialist, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Operational Reliability Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE - although this often has a software focus, it's a related term), Process Reliability Engineer, Equipment Reliability Engineer, Reliability Analyst, Reliability Manager, Director of Reliability Engineering

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at ;br>
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
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Data
Offers
Lean Six Sigma
Support
Modeling
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma
ROOT
Operations
Preventive Maintenance
Analysis
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Recruiting
Compensation
Data Analytics
Reliability
Continuous Improvement
R
Analytics
Manufacturing
Preparation
Software
Maintenance
Engineering
Python
Project Management
Management

Salary Package:
$ 81,000.00 - 121,000.00 (US Dollar)