Reliability Engineer | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Allegan seeking experienced Reliability Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Allegan seeking Reliability Engineers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize asset uptime.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for chronic and critical equipment failures.
• Facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) studies to define optimal maintenance tasks and frequencies.
• Analyze equipment performance data, OEE, and maintenance KPIs to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Implement and manage condition monitoring programs using predictive technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability principles into asset design, procurement, and operational practices.
• Develop and implement asset criticality assessments to prioritize maintenance efforts and resource allocation.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or asset management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with reliability tools and methodologies (e.g., RCA, FMEA, RCM, Weibull analysis, defect elimination).
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS/EAM) and data analysis for identifying asset performance issues.
• Working knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) and their application.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, R) for advanced data analysis and automation.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience implementing or working with AI/Machine Learning models for predictive maintenance.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Principal Reliability Engineer, Lead Reliability Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, System Reliability Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Reliability Analyst, Failure Analysis Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Uptime Engineer

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.