Reliability Engineer

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Position Summary:
The reliability engineer is responsible for making improvements in equipment uptime and reduce maintenance-related costs. This role provides technical expertise through data-driven analysis and the execution of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies. The Reliability Engineer is a key player in minimizing unplanned downtime, optimizing asset performance, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Equipment Reliability:

• Collect, organize, and analyze operational and maintenance data to detect equipment performance trends and recurring issues.
• Develop and maintain key reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE) and dashboards to monitor equipment health.
• Conduct statistical analysis to identify root causes of equipment failure and prioritize corrective actions.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Strategy:

• Design and optimize preventive maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations and historical failure data.
• Implement and manage predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current maintenance strategies and recommend enhancements to reduce unplanned downtime.

Root Cause & Failure Analysis:

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts following equipment failures or performance issues.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Document and track failure incidents, solutions, and lessons learned to prevent recurrence.

Technical Support & Equipment Improvements:

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for maintenance teams on equipment reliability and asset health.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, manuals, schematics, and OEM documentation to support troubleshooting and repair.
• Recommend design or component changes to improve reliability and maintainability of critical systems.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction:

• Initiate and lead reliability improvement projects aimed at reducing maintenance costs and increasing equipment uptime.
• Evaluate the total cost of ownership (TCO) for equipment and recommend actions to optimize lifecycle costs.
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering to standardize parts, reduce inventory, and select reliable vendors.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment:

• Work closely with operations, production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure reliability goals align with production demands.
• Participate in capital projects by contributing to the selection of reliable and maintainable equipment and systems.
• Support safety and environmental compliance through proactive equipment reliability efforts.

Supervision & Field Execution:

• Provide technical oversight during major repairs, turnarounds, and planned outages to ensure quality execution and adherence to timelines.
• Coordinate with maintenance supervisors to allocate resources effectively and support safe work practices.
• Verify that maintenance work is completed to standard and ensure follow-up actions are closed out.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance procedures, reliability reports, and equipment history.
• Prepare and present reports on reliability initiatives, KPI performance, and improvement outcomes to leadership.
• Ensure CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is effectively used and data is accurately recorded.

Working Conditions:

·       Environment: Time is split between an office and an aluminum coil coating production area, which includes exposure to high noise levels, confined spaces, temperature fluctuations, and fumes/vapors.

·       Shifts: Monday through Friday dayshift with nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Available for on-call emergency response to critical process failures.

·       Pace: Fast-paced industrial setting that requires constant awareness of moving machinery and materials.

Qualifications: Education/Experience:

·       Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.

·       Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Master’s in Reliability Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, CMRP) are highly desirable.

·       3–5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or related roles within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

·       Hands-on experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Behavioral Competencies:

·       Analytical: Strong analytical capabilities that support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement in equipment reliability.

·       Teamwork & Leadership: Communicates effectively and sets a team-oriented mindset.

·       Detail-oriented: Ensures all projects and process changes are completed thoroughly.

·       Self-driven: Must be motivated and take the initiative to meet all tasks.

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail bending and stooping.

• Ability to wear and work in required PPE for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

By choice, Jupiter Aluminum is committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , status, or veteran status.

Company DescriptionJupiter Aluminum has three plants, one in Hammond IN, Fairland, IN (Jupiter Coil Coating) and Beech Bottom, WV (Jupiter Coil Coating). The Hammond, IN plant is located on 25 acres and with more than 600,000 square feet under one roof. Its operations include melting, casting, cold rolling, annealing, tension leveling and finishing processes. More than 90 percent of the raw material is aluminum scrap coming from street-collected scrap and industrial scrap.

Jupiter Coil Coating is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Affirmative Action/Minorities//Veterans/ Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their , , , , , protected veteran status or .Company DescriptionJupiter Aluminum has three plants, one in Hammond IN, Fairland, IN (Jupiter Coil Coating) and Beech Bottom, WV (Jupiter Coil Coating). The Hammond, IN plant is located on 25 acres and with more than 600,000 square feet under one roof. Its operations include melting, casting, cold rolling, annealing, tension leveling and finishing processes. More than 90 percent of the raw material is aluminum scrap coming from street-collected scrap and industrial scrap. \r\n\r\nJupiter Coil Coating is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Affirmative Action/Minorities//Veterans/ Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their , , , , , protected veteran status or .