Reliability Engineer - Portage Area

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Portage region seeking Reliability Engineers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

• →Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies.
• →Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.
• →Optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs and schedules.
• →Analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability risks.
• →Collaborate with cross-functional teams on reliability improvement projects.
• →Specify and evaluate new equipment for reliability and maintainability.
• →Develop and track key reliability metrics and KPIs.
• →Provide technical expertise and training on reliability best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on reliability engineering.
• Proficient in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other reliability tools.
• Strong understanding of predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software.

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar certification.
• Experience with condition monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Proficiency in a programming language (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis.
• Experience with EAM/CMMS software implementation or optimization.

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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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 https://www.thepivotgroup.org. 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.