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Reliability Engineer - Bad Axe Area at The Pivot Group in Bad Axe, MI
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Reliability Engineer | Bad Axe, MI
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Bad Axe area seeking Reliability Engineers.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. 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.
This posting covers Reliability Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Bad Axe in Huron County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Ubly, Pigeon, Harbor Beach, and Minden City.
The Opportunity
We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Bad Axe area that seek skilled Reliability Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.
Usual Responsibilities
- Lead root cause analysis on major breakdowns and chronic issues.
- Build and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
- Run reliability studies such as FMEA and failure analysis.
- Monitor key metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Recommend equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.
- Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.
- Support spare parts planning and critical asset tracking.
- Track equipment failures and downtime data to find repeat problems.
Recommended Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
- Working knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability methods.
- Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.
- Strong data analysis skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
Bonus Qualifications
- Background in continuous improvement or project management.
- Experience with automated production equipment.
- Certification in reliability engineering or maintenance management.
- Experience with predictive technologies such as vibration analysis or thermography.
- Lean or Six Sigma training.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Asset Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability Specialist, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Maintenance Engineer
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
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.