Reliability Engineer | Cadillac, MI

Salary Range: $78,000 - $118,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Cadillac seeking experienced Reliability Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Cadillac 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

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and recurring issues.
• Develop and optimize Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (PdM/PM) programs.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies for critical assets.
• Track and report key reliability metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
• Support the design and commissioning of new assets to ensure inherent reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and training on reliability best practices to maintenance and operations teams.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a reliability engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven expertise in applying reliability methodologies such as RCM, FMEA, and RCA.
• Hands-on experience with predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis).
• Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems and data analysis for identifying equipment trends and optimizing maintenance strategies.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency in advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Power BI) for predictive modeling
• Experience with Digital Twin or IoT integration for asset health monitoring
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Lead Reliability Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance & Reliability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Failure Analysis Engineer, Root Cause Analysis Engineer, Predictive Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Reliability Engineer, Process Reliability Engineer, System Reliability Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Reliability Analyst

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.