Reliability Engineer - Otsego Area

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | Otsego, MI

Salary Range: $79,000 - $119,000 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 Otsego, 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 collaborating with multiple companies in Otsego seeking experienced Reliability Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for chronic and catastrophic equipment failures.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography) to identify potential failures.
• Optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs and schedules based on equipment criticality and failure modes.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure reliability is built into new equipment and processes.
• Analyze equipment performance data and maintenance records to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement and manage a robust Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
• Provide technical expertise and training to maintenance technicians on reliability best practices.

Recommended Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, R, Python) for reliability data analysis.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) for tracking maintenance activities and asset performance.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Principal Reliability Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, RCM Engineer, FMEA Engineer, Reliability Excellence Engineer, Equipment Reliability Engineer, Process Reliability Engineer

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:
Minitab
Resume
Data
Offers
Lean Six Sigma
Access
Support
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma
ROOT
Preventive Maintenance
Analysis
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Recruiting
Compensation
Reliability
R
SAP
Manufacturing
Records
Preparation
Data Analysis
Software
Maintenance
Design
Python
Training
Communication

Salary Package:
$ 79,000.00 - 119,000.00 (US Dollar)