Reliability Engineer | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in Portage seeking Reliability Engineers to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Portage that are seeking Reliability Engineers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures to prevent recurrence.
• Optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies for critical assets.
• Develop and implement Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) programs.
• Conduct Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) studies.
• Analyze equipment performance data (e.g., MTBF, MTTR) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide reliability input for new equipment design, selection, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain asset criticality rankings and spare parts strategies.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in reliability engineering or maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in reliability methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
• Experience with predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, or oil analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop data-driven solutions for asset reliability.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software.

Bonus Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and scripting
• Experience with AI/Machine Learning applications for predictive maintenance
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job Titles That Should Apply

Reliability Engineer, Senior Reliability Engineer, Lead Reliability Engineer, Principal Reliability Engineer, Reliability Specialist, Reliability Analyst, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Product Reliability Engineer, System Reliability Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability Engineer, R&M Engineer, Uptime Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineer, Equipment Reliability Engineer, Process Reliability 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.