Sr. Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Process Optimization

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The Sr. Maintenance & Reliability Process Optimization Engineer is tasked with spearheading strategic management initiatives to enhance the organization's reliability, cost efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness. Leading the implementation of reliability initiatives at the regional level, driving initiatives to achieve optimized asset utilization, and cost improvements and enhance operational efficiency.

• This role will lead and drive continuous improvement projects to elevate the reliability and performance of factory assets and structures at an organizational level.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency-driven initiatives, ensuring a holistic approach to enhancement. Implementing and standardizing Reliability KPIs across the plants and ensuring a focus on tangible outcomes that directly impact business performance.
• Drive IPS strategy, develop roadmap, and performance metrics. Assure sustainability of the system after implementation, driving routines of audits and action plans to close the gaps.
• Identify opportunities for minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies. Implement predictive maintenance methodologies to address potential issues before they impact day-to-day operations, ensuring uninterrupted productivity.
• Provide key technical support for rotating equipment on capital projects including technical direction for machinery selection, review of engineering specifications, technical bid evaluations, purchase recommendations, and review of supplier data to assure compliance with specifications.
• Provide direction and technical advice on proactive monitoring of rotating equipment issues to minimize asset risk
• Providing second-level support for addressing recurring rotating equipment problems
• Provide guidance and expertise for troubleshooting complex rotating equipment issues
• Define standardized maintenance strategies activities and standard management routines related to PdM, CBM, Lubrication and fault diagnosis. Provide a deployment plan and route map across the plants.
• Analyze existing operational costs and mechanical stores with a focus on implementing and managing innovative and effective cost-saving strategies. Ensure and manage resource utilization is maximized without compromising the reliability of operations.
• Devise and execute strategies to optimize the lifecycles of factory assets and structures. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to integrate reliability seamlessly into the design and planning phases, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
• Provide input to a Risk Management framework, anticipating reliability-related risks that could disrupt plant operations and help the plants to develop proactive solutions to mitigate these risks.
• Spearheaded transformative digital initiatives utilizing the IPS Reliability method for predictive maintenance. Implement state-of-the-art technologies to amplify asset monitoring, performance analysis, and maintenance strategies, fostering a digitally optimized operational environment.
• Utilize and apply techniques such as Six Sigma, Applied and Advanced Statistics, Predictive/Proactive Analysis & Tools, RCM, FMEA, FEMECA, WCM Advanced Tools, Weibull Analysis, Analytics tools, artificial intelligence, neural networks, and machine learning for innovation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Reliability Engineer or similar role in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance principles and techniques.
• Proficiency in using predictive maintenance tools and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Reliability Engineering or a related field.
• Certification in Reliability Engineering (CRE) or equivalent.
• Experience with SAP-PM and Prometheus
• Experience with reliability software and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of cost analysis and budget management.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Region

Pay Range

$119,520.00-$159,360.00 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.