Reliability Engineer | Charlotte, MI

Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Charlotte seeking experienced Reliability Engineers.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Charlotte seeking experienced Reliability Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical equipment failures to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance strategies and schedules.
• Utilize data analysis (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to identify reliability trends and improvement opportunities.
• Implement and manage condition monitoring technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermography.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for new and existing manufacturing assets.
• Recommend engineering solutions and design improvements to enhance equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to improve asset uptime and overall plant performance.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, focused on reliability engineering or maintenance.
• Proven expertise in reliability methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Proficiency with predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) and their application.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis and utilization of CMMS data.
• Demonstrated ability to identify equipment failures, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R, Power BI) for predictive modeling and dashboard creation.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent Lean/Continuous Improvement certification.
• Experience in the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g., IoT, AI/ML for predictive maintenance).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present compelling financial business cases for reliability improvement projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or significant experience leading cross-functional reliability initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, System Reliability Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability 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.