Reliability Engineer The Reliability Engineer at STRATTEC Corporation is responsible for improving the performance, safety, and longevity of critical manufacturing equipment by applying engineering principles, data analysis, and proactive maintenance strategies. This role serves as a technical expert focused on identifying failure modes, eliminating chronic downtime issues, optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and driving long-term equipment reliability improvements across the plant. Working closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, the Reliability Engineer ensures STRATTEC's manufacturing processes operate at peak efficiency and support high-quality, high-volume production. This position plays a central role in strengthening Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), advancing condition-based monitoring technologies, and building a data-driven reliability culture that reduces unplanned downtime, lowers maintenance costs, and improves asset performance. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Reliability Engineering & Root Cause Analysis Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance Preventive Maintenance OptimizationCMMS Data & Equipment Health MonitoringTPM & Continuous Improvement Spare Parts & Asset Strategy Safety & Compliance
Key competencies include:- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
- Engineering mindset focused on long-term solutions
- Data-driven decision-making
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to lead investigations and influence improvements
- Continuous improvement and reliability-focused thinking
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Reliability Engineering (or equivalent experience).3+ years of engineering or reliability experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation, instrumentation, and industrial processes.
Experience with RCA tools (5-Why, Fishbone, A3, FMEA, etc.).Proficiency with CMMS platforms and data analysis tools.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and reliability principles.
Preferred:
Professional certifications such as CMRP, CRE, or CRL.Experience with TPM, LEAN manufacturing, or automotive production.
Familiarity with CAD, data analytics software, and reliability modeling tools.
Reasoning ability is required to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Physical demands include speaking or hearing, sitting, standing, walking, using hands to type, touch and/or feel, and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
Work environment includes being near moving manufacturing equipment with requirements of hearing, vision, and/or foot protection.
Associates are committed to our Environmental Management System, which provides for continuous improvement of our organization's efforts toward preventing pollution, complying with relevant environmental legislation and regulations, and complying with customer-based environmental requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.
