Equipment & Reliability Engineer

Minimum Qualifications * Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. * 3+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, reliability, process improvement, or capital-project execution. * Demonstrated experience independently leading equipment installations, line modifications or conversions, mechanical troubleshooting, qualification, and commissioning activities. * Ability to create and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment documentation, specifications, layouts, and technical requirements. * Working knowledge of project planning, vendor/contractor coordination, and engineering change-management practices.Preferred Qualifications * Experience in optical fiber cable, wire and cable, extrusion, plastics processing, or another continuous manufacturing environment. * Experience leading capital projects, manufacturing-line upgrades, equipment conversions, qualifications, or reliability improvement initiatives. * Proficiency with CAD systems and engineering documentation tools; familiarity with mechanical design calculations and applicable machine-safety standards. * Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, reliability-centered maintenance, or structured problem-solving methods. * Understanding of automation and controls interfaces within manufacturing equipment; Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or progress toward licensure is a plus. * Data Analytics using statistical packages such as JMP