Position Summary
The Regional Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving reliability improvement initiatives across a network of manufacturing sites within their assigned region. This role supports the development and implementation of standardized engineering tools and methodologies focused on asset performance, failure elimination, and cost-effective maintenance strategies. The role also plays a critical part in supporting OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement by identifying and addressing chronic equipment issues, performance losses, and systemic reliability risks. The Regional Reliability Engineer collaborates closely with site-level teams, regional leadership, and global program owners to build technical capability and deliver measurable reliability results.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Reliability & Engineering
* Lead deployment of reliability tools including Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO)
* Conduct bad actor analysis, asset criticality reviews, and strategy development for high-priority equipment
* Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life
* Develop asset management plans, including preventive maintenance, spare parts, and service strategies.
OEE Performance Support
* Act as a key technical resource in improving OEE performance at site and regional levels
* Use OEE data to identify chronic losses (availability, performance, quality) caused by equipment design, condition, or maintenance strategy
* Partner with operations, planners, and the systems team to validate root causes and drive equipment-level corrective actions
* Participate in OEE improvement projects, focused on eliminating top loss categories linked to reliability
* Ensure that downtime tracking, loss classification, and bad actor programs are technically sound and aligned with corporate standards
Coaching & Capability Building
* Mentor site reliability and maintenance resources in applying reliability principles and tools
* Support the deployment of training related to PM optimization, failure analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance
* Facilitate cross-site knowledge sharing on equipment-specific learnings and successful reliability practices
Program Implementation & Support
* Support rollout of reliability initiatives and standards within the region
* Partner with the Global Reliability Engineering Leader to align site activities with strategic priorities
* Assist in the implementation of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and precision maintenance programs
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work with site maintenance, production, EHS, and engineering teams to align asset strategies with safety, cost, and performance goals
* Collaborate with Maintenance Specialists to ensure reliability data is reflected in work order history and condition monitoring systems
* Provide reliability input during equipment upgrades, redesigns, or major capital investments
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related technical discipline). Mechanical Engineering preferred.
* Fluent English is a requirement
* +5 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or operations roles within manufacturing or industrial environments.
* Strong knowledge of reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, RCA, Weibull), PM program design, and equipment performance metrics
* Experience applying statistics and statistical analysis techniques to support problem-solving, performance monitoring, and reliability improvement efforts.
* Familiarity with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) frameworks and production loss analysis
* Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and PdM tools (vibration, ultrasound, oil analysis, etc.)
* CMRP, CRE, or equivalent certification preferred
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and data analysis skills
* Multisite or regional support experience preferred
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* % reduction in chronic equipment failures
* MTBF / MTTR trends for targeted equipment
* % of OEE losses addressed through reliability-led actions
* Completion and effectiveness of RCAs and PM optimizations
* Site capability development and tool adoption rates