Job description
Reliability / CI Engineer (Progression to Engineering Leadership)
Ottawa, IL
$95,000 - $105,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Training + Leadership Progression + PTO + Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) + 401(k)
Are you a Reliability Engineer looking for a role where your expertise directly influences plant performance, safety, and long-term success? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-status position where your decisions and technical leadership will shape the future of a global manufacturer.
On offer is the chance to take ownership of reliability projects across critical equipment and processes. You'll be trusted to design and implement long-term strategies, backed with the tools, training, and recognition to progress into senior engineering leadership.
This company is a world-renowned manufacturer with over 100 years in operation. They are known for their commitment to innovation, professional growth, and employee development. With expansion plans underway, they are offering a Reliability Engineer the chance to take a lead role in driving uptime, performance, and engineering excellence.
In this role, you'll focus on root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and long-term reliability strategies. You'll work hands-on with data, SAP, and critical equipment lists, while also training and supporting the maintenance team. Your influence will extend beyond technical tasks - you'll be shaping culture, safety, and performance at a strategic level.
The Role
- Lead root cause and failure analysis across plant equipment.
- Develop and implement MTTR/MTBF KPIs, FMEAs, and critical equipment lists.
- Optimize preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Provide training, support, and technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
The Person
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Strong background in reliability, maintenance, or process engineering.
- Knowledge of SAP CMMS systems preferred.
