Reliability Engineer | Kentwood, 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 Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Kentwood seeking experienced Reliability Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Kentwood 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 and implement predictive maintenance strategies.
• Analyze equipment failures and develop root cause analysis (RCA) solutions.
• Optimize preventive maintenance (PM) programs and schedules.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for asset reliability.
• Conduct criticality assessments and develop asset management strategies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment performance.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and improve reliability metrics.
• Implement and manage computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) data for reliability.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or similar).
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on reliability engineering principles.
• Proficiency in reliability analysis techniques (e.g., FMEA, RCA, RCM, Weibull analysis).
• Strong understanding of CMMS/EAM systems and their application in maintenance and reliability.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Python or other scripting languages for data analysis and automation.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification.
• Experience with condition monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Working knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM).

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Principal Reliability Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, R&M Engineer, Reliability and Systems Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, Process Reliability Engineer, Reliability Analyst, Reliability Engineering Manager, Reliability Consultant

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network 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.