Food Maintenance Reliability Engineer$85k – $100k per year Gloucester, MA Full Time; Direct Hire Provide leadership and technical support to ensure the plant's assets and processes operate at optimum levels. The primary focus will be to increase equipment uptime and reliability using root cause analysis methodologies, equipment failure data, and predictive and preventative maintenance programs. This position will be part of the plant maintenance team and will work closely with the production, sanitation and engineering groups. Establish and lead a Root Cause Analysis team through problem identification and execution of corrective actions to mitigate downtime and improve efficiency. Audit effectiveness of existing preventive maintenance practices by establishing and monitoring metrics. Provide support in the execution of department objectives including maintenance programs, root cause analysis, continuous training, and safety programs. Drive and support migration from a preventative and reactive based maintenance program to a predictive based program through the collection and analysis of machine based operational data. Provide engineering drawings for fabrication of parts related to process improvements and spare parts. Re-engineer parts and components for optimization or fabrication. Interface with equipment manufacturers to investigate and implement engineered process improvements and equipment reliability. Ensure manuals, spare parts, and safety meet departmental standards. Identify and manage capital projects associated with plant operational improvements or equipment replacement. Work with Project Engineering team to support capital projects and new production line implementations.
What you'll need:- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Experience using a CAD package preferred (Solidworks, AutoCAD)
- Ability to analyze and leverage data to drive business decisions
- Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Well-developed PC skills
- Takes Initiative and a self-starter
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Required Education:
Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
Required Experience:
Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial food manufacturing environment (Food/Beverage) Minimum 2 years' experience in industrial maintenance, reliability or industrial engineering
