Reliability Engineer | Traverse City, MI

Salary Range: $86,000 - $126,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in {{role_field}}? The Pivot Group is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in Traverse City seeking Reliability Engineers.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Traverse City 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

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Facilitate Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies.
• Monitor and analyze key reliability metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment uptime and performance.
• Provide technical expertise and training to maintenance and operations teams on reliability best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies or equipment to improve plant reliability and efficiency.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other reliability methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis for reliability data and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Power BI) for reliability insights.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with advanced predictive maintenance technologies beyond vibration analysis (e.g., ultrasound, thermography, motor current analysis).
• Demonstrated project management experience for reliability improvement initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Equipment Reliability Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, R&M Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, Systems Reliability Engineer, Predictive Maintenance Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineer, Reliability Specialist

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.