Plant Reliability Engineer l Plastics Manufacturer

Equipment Reliability & Technical Leadership

Serve as the primary technical resource for complex equipment and maintenance-related issues. Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts for production equipment, facility infrastructure, and plant utility systems. Conduct root cause analyses on equipment failures, recurring issues, and unplanned downtime events. Develop and implement corrective actions that improve equipment performance, reliability, and uptime. Support equipment installations, start-ups, process optimization projects, and major maintenance activities.

Maintenance Systems & Continuous Improvement

Own and enhance the facility's preventive maintenance program to ensure equipment reliability and longevity. Develop, maintain, and standardize maintenance procedures, troubleshooting documentation, and equipment standards. Analyze maintenance and equipment performance metrics to identify trends and drive improvements. Recommend and implement initiatives that reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and lower maintenance costs. Partner with maintenance teams to optimize spare parts inventory and critical asset management strategies.

Technical Training & Team Development

Provide technical coaching and mentorship to Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Leads. Support workforce development by enhancing technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems. Promote standardized maintenance practices and a strong culture of safety throughout the organization.

Utilities & Facility Infrastructure

Support the reliability and maintenance of critical plant utility systems, including compressed air, cooling systems, chillers, electrical distribution, and facility infrastructure. Assist with utility capacity planning, equipment upgrades, and capital improvement projects to support future growth and operational needs.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, equipment engineering, or manufacturing maintenance within an industrial environment. Strong background troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment. Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial controls, variable frequency drives, sensors, robotics, and automation systems. Proven ability to perform root cause analysis, identify equipment reliability issues, and implement long-term corrective actions. Experience developing, managing, and improving preventive maintenance programs and maintenance systems. Comfortable analyzing downtime and maintenance data to drive continuous improvement and increase equipment uptime. Strong understanding of reliability-centered maintenance principles and asset management best practices. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical decisions independently. Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and leadership teams. Experience coaching and developing maintenance technicians while promoting safe and standardized work practices. Proficient with CMMS, ERP, or maintenance management software systems. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

Injection molding, plastics manufacturing, or highly automated production environments. Experience supporting robotics, vision systems, and advanced automation technologies. Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Involvement with capital projects, equipment installations, and plant infrastructure upgrades. Experience supporting utility systems such as compressed air, chillers, cooling systems, and electrical distribution.

What's on Offer

Compensation up to $120,000. 3 weeks PTO. 401K Match. Profit Sharing. Medical, Dental, Vision.