Reliability Engineer | Newaygo, MI

Salary Range: $83,000 - $123,000 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 Newaygo seeking experienced Reliability Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Newaygo that are adding Reliability Engineers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Analyze equipment performance data, including downtime and maintenance costs, to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing asset uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Collaborate with design and project teams to ensure reliability and maintainability are incorporated into new equipment specifications and installations.
• Develop and monitor key reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, availability) to track performance and drive decision-making.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering field.
• 3-5 years of experience in reliability engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reliability methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, and RCM.
• Experience implementing and utilizing predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and drive continuous improvement.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL) for reliability data.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Level II or III certification in a condition monitoring technique (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound).
• Familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems like SAP PM, Maximo, or Infor EAM beyond basic user functions.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Lead Reliability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, System Reliability Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineer, Root Cause Analysis Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, Uptime Engineer, Predictive Maintenance 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.