Reliability Engineer

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Morristown, TN $85,000 – $95,000 + Relocation Assistance The Opportunity A growing manufacturing facility in Morristown, Tennessee is looking for a Reliability Engineer to build and lead their reliability program from the ground up. This is a hands-on role with direct ownership over equipment performance, failure elimination, and maintenance strategy across the entire plant. Your work will have a measurable impact on production capacity, product quality, and operating costs. Why You'll Love This Role Lead and shape a reliability program with real organizational visibility Direct impact on plant efficiency and equipment performance Collaborative, team-oriented environment where you'll work alongside mechanics and operators — not just behind a desk Your Day-to-Day Develop, implement, and continuously improve the plant-wide reliability program — covering equipment, utilities, controls, and safety systems Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to ensure new and modified equipment meets reliability and maintainability standards Design and refine maintenance strategies, including preventive maintenance tasks and predictive/non-destructive testing methodologies Investigate repetitive equipment failures and drive sustainable solutions that protect production output, quality, and compliance Provide hands-on technical support during both routine and urgent equipment issues Build and deliver training programs that strengthen the Maintenance team's skills and capabilities What We're Looking For Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred) 2–4 years of experience in a Reliability Engineering or Reliability Specialist role Prior experience in a maintenance role — Manager, Supervisor, or Technician — strongly preferred Skills & Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex equipment and process challenges Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset Clear communicator — written, verbal, and in front of a room Comfortable working in the field alongside mechanics and operators, including responding to critical equipment issues as needed Solid planning and organizational skills Ready to Apply? If you're a reliability professional ready to take ownership of a program that directly drives plant performance, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume today to be considered for this opportunity in Morristown, TN.

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