Reliability Engineer

Job description

About the role

The Reliability Engineer is responsible forimproving the reliability, availability, and maintainability of plant assets to
ensure safe, consistent, and cost-effective operations.

This role focuses on
identifying and eliminating equipment failures through data-driven analysis,
proactive maintenance strategies, and long-term asset management.

The
Reliability Engineer works cross-functionally with maintenance, operations,
engineering, and safety teams to implement best practices in asset care, drive
continuous improvement, and support the development of a culture focused on
equipment reliability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment performance data to identify failure patterns and improvement opportunities to enhance asset reliability, uptime, and performance.
Lead and facilitate root cause analyses (RCAs) for equipment failures and chronic issues; develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve reliability strategies, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
Collaborate with safety, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to prioritize reliability projects and ensure alignment with plant goals.
Support the selection, design, and implementation of reliability tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance), and criticality assessments.
Analyze maintenance and repair trends to identify cost drivers, equipment risks, and optimization opportunities.
Oversee and support the planning and execution of equipment inspections, lubrication programs, vibration monitoring, thermography, and other condition monitoring techniques.
Own and maintain the plant's equipment hierarchy and asset database within the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
Develop and track reliability KPIs (, MTBF, MTTR, Cost, etc.) and report on performance and progress of reliability initiatives.
Provide technical support for equipment upgrades, capital projects, and new installations to ensure long-term reliability and maintainability.
Directly supervise the MRO Specialist to ensure effective spare parts inventory management, including stock optimization, critical spares identification, and supplier coordination.
Ensure the MRO function supports planned and unplanned maintenance needs by maintaining proper inventory levels, accuracy, and procurement processes.
Lead initiatives to reduce maintenance costs and improve spare parts usage, standardization, and lifecycle management.
Support reliability-related training for maintenance and operations personnel to build knowledge and strengthen the reliability culture within the plant.
Collaborate in maintenance budgeting and forecasting related to reliability projects, spare parts, and predictive technologies.
 
About you

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field required
3–5 years of experience in reliability, maintenance engineering, or asset management in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Prior experience with CMMS and maintenance planning systems
Experience with reliability tools and methodologies such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, and condition-based monitoring
Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred (especially over MRO, maintenance planning, or stores functions)
Proficiency in analyzing equipment performance data and maintenance metrics (, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, Cost)
Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies (, vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis)
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a hands-on, practical approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work cross-functionally with maintenance, operations, and supply chain

In return AAK offer

Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen.

We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume.

We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable.

At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities.

Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

AAK
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,
and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or
federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students
in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers