Reliability Engineer

Corporate Reliability Engineer
Carrollton, GA 30117
Full Time
Travel: Up to 25%

Must-Haves
Must have reliability experience
Must have oil analysis experience
Must have vibration analysis experience

Reporting & Scope

• Reports to: Director, Maintenance Systems & Development
• Scope: Multiple Southwire manufacturing locations

The Corporate Reliability Engineer plays a key role in driving maintenance and reliability excellence across multiple Southwire manufacturing sites. This role will lead efforts in improving equipment performance through best practices, advanced diagnostics, and strategic initiatives aligned with Southwire's Reliability and Maintainability Roadmap.
Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience in reliability engineering
• Strong expertise in oil analysis
• Hands-on experience with vibration analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant maintenance teams to identify and implement reliability improvements.
• Mentor and support plant reliability engineers in leveraging maintenance systems for performance analysis.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), delivering training and guidance.
• Support equipment design and commissioning with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
• Lead and manage assigned projects, ensuring successful implementation and effectiveness.
• Optimize preventive maintenance practices across similar asset types.
• Audit plant reliability practices and suggest improvements aligned with roadmap goals.
• Provide CMMS training and support for master/transactional data.
• Develop and maintain documentation for reliability policies and procedures.
• Promote reliability best practices, including:
  • Proactive vs. reactive maintenance
  • Time-based vs. condition-based strategies
  • Maintenance prevention as a core philosophy

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment focused on reliability and maintainability
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Proficient in predictive maintenance tools: vibration, thermal, ultrasonic, oil, and circuit analysis
• Strong training and facilitation skills for reliability methodologies

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 50 lbs (10%)
• Standing/Walking: Frequent (60%)
• Sitting/Climbing/Kneeling: Occasionally (15%)
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally, up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions

• Office, lab, and plant environments
• Exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, dust/fumes, confined spaces
• Use of PPE: safety glasses, shoes, hard hat
• May require work during weekends, holidays, or on various shifts

Competencies & Skills

• Nimble Learning
• Customer Focus
• Strategic Planning and Alignment
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Management
• Action-Oriented Problem Solving

Recruiter Submission Template:

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Total Experience in Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering:
Total Experience in Reliability Engineering:
Do you have reliability experience?
Have you used oil and vibration analysus?
What problem solving methodologies have you used?
Experience with Reliability Methodologies (FMEA, RCA, RCM, TPM):
Experience with Oil Analysis (Please describe equipment and methods used):
Experience with Vibration Analysis (Tools used, analysis depth):
Experience with Predictive Maintenance Tools (e.g., Thermal Imaging, Ultrasound, Circuit Analysis):
Experience with Preventive Maintenance Optimization Strategies:
Experience with Root Cause Analysis Facilitation / Training:
CMMS Systems Used (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM - Detail your role):
Experience with Reliability Audits or Maintenance Assessments:
Experience Leading Reliability or Maintenance Teams (Direct or Matrix):
Experience with Equipment Design for Maintainability (DFM, DFR, Early Design Involvement):
Experience Supporting Equipment Commissioning or Modernization Projects:
Involvement in Management of Change (MOC) Processes:
Experience Creating or Managing Controlled Documentation (SOPs, Reliability Procedures):
Familiarity with Industry Standards (ISO 55000, SMRP, etc.):
Engineering Tools / Software Used (e.g., AutoCAD, MATLAB, Reliability Workbench):
Experience with Data Analysis Tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, etc.):
Experience with Safety and Compliance in Manufacturing Environments:
Familiarity with Environmental Conditions (Dust, Heat, Chemicals, Confined Spaces):
Travel Flexibility (up to 25% across multiple sites):
Certifications (e.g., CMRP, CRE, PE - Please list):
Motivation/Reason for Interest in This Role:
Motivation/Reason for Relocation (if not local to Carrollton, GA):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you willing to relocate at your own expense and work on-site in Carrollton, GA (Yes/No)