Reliability Engineer - Zeeland Area

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer | Zeeland, MI

Salary Range: $82,000 - $122,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking 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 in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Zeeland seeking skilled Reliability Engineers.

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 working with companies in Zeeland that are adding Reliability Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies.
• Analyze equipment failures and provide root cause analysis.
• Optimize maintenance procedures and schedules to improve asset uptime.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on equipment reliability improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance and operational processes.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and potential equipment issues.
• Conduct reliability assessments for new and existing equipment.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focused on reliability engineering or maintenance.
• Proven experience applying reliability tools and methodologies (e.g., FMECA, RCA, RCM, Weibull analysis).
• Strong understanding of CMMS/EAM systems and their role in reliability improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to improve asset performance.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing).

Bonus Qualifications

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for data-driven reliability improvements.
• Familiarity with enterprise asset management (EAM) or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• 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 and Maintenance Engineer, Reliability and Systems Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, Process Reliability Engineer, Reliability Engineering Manager, Reliability Lead, Reliability Consultant, Reliability Analyst, Reliability Technician

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
Support
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma
ROOT
Asset Management
Analysis
Salary
Hiring
Partnerships
Recruiting
Compensation
Data Analytics
Reliability
Continuous Improvement
Analytics
Manufacturing
Preparation
Software
Testing
Maintenance
Engineering
Management

Salary Package:
$ 82,000.00 - 122,000.00 (US Dollar)