Reliability & Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Wilton CT
Schedule: 1st Shift Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Compensation: $105000 $120000

Position Overview
We are seeking a Reliability & Manufacturing Engineer to support critical facility and manufacturing operations through utility systems engineering reliability initiatives spare parts optimization and root cause analysis. This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability minimizing downtime and supporting safe and efficient plant operations in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Utility Systems Engineering

• Support operation maintenance and optimization of plant utility systems including boilers chillers cooling towers compressors HVAC water treatment systems and distribution networks
• Develop and maintain SOPs preventive maintenance strategies and asset care standards
• Troubleshoot utility equipment failures and provide technical guidance to maintenance teams
• Monitor system performance efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Support equipment installation commissioning and qualification activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability maintenance and operational performance

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

• Identify and manage critical spare parts inventory for utility systems and production equipment
• Optimize inventory levels while balancing cost lead times and equipment availability
• Coordinate with purchasing teams on vendor qualification pricing and long-lead materials
• Support development and maintenance of BOM libraries within the CMMS
• Assist with inventory accuracy initiatives and storeroom organization efforts

Root Cause Analysis & Reliability Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations for equipment failures utility outages and recurring operational issues
• Utilize structured RCA methodologies including 5-Whys Fishbone FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis
• Develop corrective actions and long-term reliability improvements
• Track reliability metrics including MTBF MTTR and related KPIs
• Partner cross-functionally to implement and validate corrective actions

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA EPA and applicable regulatory standards
• Support risk assessments LOTO procedures and engineering safety reviews
• Promote safe work practices and reliability-focused culture
• Assist with permit coordination and compliance activities

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Chemical Industrial Engineering or related field preferred

Experience

• 37 years of experience in utilities maintenance engineering manufacturing engineering or plant reliability
• Experience working with CMMS platforms such as SAP Maximo eMaint or Fiix
• Background in manufacturing semiconductor pharmaceutical or industrial environments preferred

• Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical utility systems
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles and RCA methodologies
• Experience with spare parts management BOM structures and inventory optimization
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs schematics and technical drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Power BI Teams Word and PowerPoint
• Strong project coordination organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support large-scale projects
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Valid drivers license required
• Ability to support non-standard schedules or weekend work as needed
• Comfortable using computers tablets and mobile devices in a field environment