Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer (Contract)Location: Arden, NCCompensation: $50-$65/hourDuration: 9+ Month Contract (Potential for Extension)Benefits Available: Health, Dental, Vision, Onsite Health Clinic, Fitness Center, Profit Sharing ProgramAbout the OpportunityA growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Reliability Engineer to support a highly complex production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliability-focused professional who enjoys analyzing equipment performance data, improving asset reliability, and driving mechanical integrity initiatives.This role will focus heavily on reviewing equipment and maintenance data, identifying reliability trends, improving preventive maintenance strategies, and supporting the long-term performance of complex manufacturing systems.The facility produces advanced power generation equipment supporting rapidly expanding markets, including data center infrastructure. With continued growth and significant investment in operations, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected manufacturing organization.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze equipment performance and reliability data to identify improvement opportunitiesEvaluate mechanical integrity and asset performance across manufacturing operationsDevelop and improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs and maintenance strategiesConduct reliability studies and failure analysis investigationsDrive initiatives that improve uptime, equipment life, and overall plant reliabilityReview maintenance history and performance metrics to identify recurring issuesSupport warranty investigations and equipment performance reviews when necessaryPartner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to implement corrective actionsRecommend reliability improvements for complex manufacturing equipment and systemsRequired Qualifications7+ years of Reliability Engineering experience within a manufacturing environmentStrong background in equipment reliability analysis and data-driven decision makingExperience performing equipment performance studies and failure analysisProven experience developing or improving preventive maintenance programsExperience working with highly complex machinery or productsStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical disciplinePreferred QualificationsReliability-centered maintenance (RCM) experienceWarranty analysis or product reliability experienceExperience with predictive maintenance technologiesKnowledge of asset management and maintenance best practicesBackground in large-scale manufacturing operationsWhy Consider This Opportunity?Long-term contract with strong extension potentialCompetitive hourly compensationOpportunity to work on highly sophisticated equipment and manufacturing systemsStable and growing organization with a strong market positionExcellent benefits packageHigh-visibility role with direct impact on operational performanceJoin a team investing heavily in reliability and continuous improvementIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate is a seasoned Reliability Engineer who enjoys digging into equipment data, identifying trends, and implementing solutions that improve performance and reduce downtime. Candidates with experience supporting complex manufacturing environments, creating PM schedules, and conducting reliability studies will be particularly successful in this role.If you're looking for a challenging reliability-focused opportunity where your expertise can directly impact plant performance, we'd like to speak with you.