RELIABILITY ENGINEER

About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world.
Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.
A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role This position leads the site’s Preventative Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity functions, with a strong focus on building and sustaining a robust Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program.
Key responsibilities include enhancing inspection procedures, continuously reviewing and updating the critical equipment list, and providing training to the maintenance team as needed.
The role works in close partnership with the Maintenance Manager to define, plan, and schedule all maintenance activities—ranging from daily tasks and one-day outages to preventive maintenance and major shutdowns.
Key responsibilities Lead Failure Investigations Conduct thorough investigations into equipment failures using methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Develop and implement corrective actions to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
Optimize Preventive Maintenance Programs Design and continuously refine preventive maintenance strategies based on equipment criticality and historical failure data.
Prioritize tasks to minimize operational impact and maximize asset reliability and lifespan.
Implement Predictive Maintenance Technologies Deploy and manage predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasonic testing.
Leverage data insights to proactively schedule maintenance and avoid unplanned downtime.
Analyze Equipment Performance Monitor and interpret equipment performance metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and potential risks.
Use statistical tools and reliability indicators to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.
Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve reliability challenges, share best practices, and support plant-wide improvement initiatives.
Provide technical leadership to align efforts with maintenance and reliability goals.
Train and Mentor Maintenance Personnel Provide training and mentorship on reliability best practices, preventive and predictive maintenance techniques, and effective troubleshooting.
Promote a proactive maintenance culture across the organization.
Maintain Documentation and Reporting Keep detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and reliability metrics.
Prepare and present reports to management, highlighting key findings, progress on initiatives, and recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications and skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or completion of a technical school training program.
3–5 years of experience as a Reliability Engineer or in a similar role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Food & Beverage industry.
1–3 years of maintenance and supervisory experience preferred.
CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and/or Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Proven experience developing and managing predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
Proficiency with computer applications, including SAP, CMMS, and other business software.
Solid understanding of networked systems and PC-based tools used in maintenance and reliability operations.
Compensation Data The typical hiring range for this role is $ to $ annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc.
In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
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