OverviewWieland - Creating Value for Generations!Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural ValuesWieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:
safety,
ambition,
optimism,
reliability,
ownership,
diversity, &
respect.
Wieland is hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer. The
Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, maximizing asset performance, and supporting safe maintenance practices across the plant. This position leads predictive and preventive maintenance initiatives while serving as the primary owner and administrator of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) system. The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Electrical, Engineering, and EHS teams to identify equipment failures, implement corrective actions, optimize maintenance strategies, ensure compliance with safety standards and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The Reliability Engineer is also responsible for developing maintenance procedures and job plans that incorporate appropriate safety controls, regulatory compliance, and OEM best practices.
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S Base Salary Range: $93,000- $124,000
May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.
At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.
ResponsibilitiesSenior Reliability Engineer Responsibilities:- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance and reliability activities comply with LOTO, electrical safety, machine guarding, OSHA, and plant safety standards.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and EHS teams to support incident investigations, safety audits, interlock management, and continuous improvement of regulatory compliance and workplace safety.
- Own and maintain the SAP PM system, including equipment hierarchies, functional locations, preventive maintenance plans, job plans, BOMs, and reporting.
- Monitor and track execution of preventive maintenance work orders and maintenance compliance.
- Develop and Review oil analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive maintenance reports; coordinate corrective actions as needed.
- Investigate equipment failures and downtime events, facilitate root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Review equipment faults, breaker trips, interlock issues, and downtime causes with maintenance and electrical teams.
- Develop and maintain standardized breakdown response procedures, shift communication processes, and OEM maintenance standards.
- Create maintenance job plans and procedures based on OEM recommendations and reliability best practices.
- Ensure SAP inventory and spare parts are properly assigned to equipment and functional location BOMs.
- Lead OPRA/mobile maintenance implementation, train technicians, and drive work order compliance through mobile technology.
- Utilize SAP GUI scripting and automation tools to improve maintenance scheduling, KPI reporting, PM management, and CMMS efficiency.
- Track and report key reliability metrics, including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM compliance, and downtime performance.
- Promote continuous improvement, safety compliance, and asset reliability across the facility.
Senior Reliability Engineer Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 4+ years of reliability, maintenance, or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and maintenance planning systems.
- Strong knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and root cause failure analysis.
- Experience working with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automated industrial equipment.
Senior Reliability Engineer Preferred Qualifications:- CMRP, CRE, or similar reliability certification.
- Experience with rolling mills, steel, aluminum, or other heavy manufacturing operations.
- Advanced SAP PM and SAP GUI scripting experience.
QualificationsJoining Wieland's team gives you...- Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
- Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness Programs - Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations
Wieland is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
