Reliability and Project Engineer

Description

Reliability and Project Engineer

Position Title: Reliability and Project Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Plant Manager
Location: United Rolls Inc. – Canton, Ohio
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

United Rolls Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Reliability and Project Engineer to lead efforts in improving equipment reliability, asset performance, facility infrastructure, and capital project execution throughout our foundry, machine shop, manufacturing operations, and office facilities.

This position combines reliability engineering, maintenance improvement, and project management responsibilities to support the production of high-quality iron spun cast rolls. The Reliability and Project Engineer will identify and eliminate chronic equipment failures, drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manage capital improvement projects, and implement engineering solutions that improve safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environments such as foundries, steel mills, rolling mills, machining operations, or other process-intensive industries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reliability Engineering

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of plant reliability programs.
• Analyze equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Utilize reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles to optimize maintenance strategies.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend corrective actions to improve uptime and reliability.
• Develop and maintain equipment criticality rankings for production assets.
• Drive initiatives that reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs.
• Establish and track key reliability metrics including:
  • Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
  • Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
  • Preventive Maintenance Compliance
  • Equipment Availability
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

• Support and improve preventive maintenance programs utilizing CMMS systems.
• Implement predictive maintenance technologies including:
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Thermography
  • Ultrasound Testing
  • Oil Analysis
  • Motor Circuit Analysis
• Evaluate inspection data and develop corrective action plans.
• Assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical problems.

Capital Projects Management

• Plan, justify, and manage capital projects from concept through completion.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Manage facility improvement projects affecting:
  • Foundry operations
  • Centrifugal casting equipment
  • Heat treatment systems
  • CNC machining centers
  • Utility systems
  • Building infrastructure
  • Office facilities
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal resources.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Manufacturing Process Improvements

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process optimization projects.
• Evaluate equipment modifications and upgrades to improve throughput and product quality.
• Develop engineering solutions to support operational goals and capacity improvements.

Foundry and Machine Shop Support

• Provide engineering support for:
  
  • Melting and pouring systems
  • Centrifugal casting equipment
  • Mold preparation operations
  • Heat treatment equipment
  • Dust collection systems
  • CNC machining operations
  • Roll grinding operations
  • Material handling systems
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality personnel to improve operational performance.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new machinery and process equipment.
   

Facility and Infrastructure Engineering

• Support maintenance and improvement of plant infrastructure including:
  
  • Compressed air systems
  • Industrial water systems
  • Natural gas systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Cranes and hoists
  • Ventilation and environmental control systems
• Develop equipment replacement strategies and long-term facility improvement plans.
   

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure engineering projects and reliability initiatives comply with:
  
  • OSHA regulations
  • Environmental regulations
  • NFPA standards
  • Company safety policies
• Participate in hazard assessments and risk analyses.
• Support Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Arc Flash, and Process Safety initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization 
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Equipment uptime and availability
• Reduction in unplanned downtime
• MTBF improvement
• MTTR reduction
• PM completion rates
• Project budget compliance
• Project schedule compliance
• Maintenance cost reduction
• Safety performance
• Manufacturing throughput improvements
• Return on capital investments

Leadership Expectations

The Reliability and Project Engineer will serve as a technical leader within United Rolls Inc., working closely with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Safety, and Executive Leadership to ensure the reliability of critical assets and successful execution of engineering projects that support long-term operational growth and competitiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Related Engineering Discipline

  Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, foundries, steel production, machining, or metals industries strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing capital projects and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance management practices.

Technical Skills - Strong knowledge of:

Mechanical Systems

• Pumps
• Bearings
• Conveyors
• Gearboxes
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Industrial piping systems

Electrical Systems

• Motors
• VFDs
• Power distribution
• PLC-controlled equipment
• Instrumentation and controls

Reliability Tools

• Root Cause Analysis
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Predictive Maintenance Technologies

Project Management

• Budget development
• Scheduling
• Contractor management
• Capital planning
• Cost justification

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work throughout manufacturing, foundry, machine shop, office, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to climb ladders, platforms, and industrial stairs.
• Ability to work in elevated temperature environments associated with foundry operations.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, respirators, and steel-toe footwear.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.