Production Reliability Engineer

Join our dynamic team as a Production Reliability Engineer and make a measurable impact—lead initiatives that boost equipment uptime, optimize maintenance strategies, and directly support high‑value production systems. 

The Production Reliability Engineer works on moderately complex, multi-factor reliability problems and exercises independent judgment within established reliability frameworks. This position is responsible for reliability performance of multiple units of production equipment or production systems with a high-impact to business processes. The ideal candidate independently improves equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness with measurable results.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

City: Lexington (US)  North Carolina   Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 6425   Department: Production  

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Independently analyze reliability data and identify failure trends and risks
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment failures
• Coordinate and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Conduct equipment critical equipment assessments and risk prioritization
• Collaborate with internal partners to improve spare parts strategies and maintenance plans to reduce downtime
• Support capital projects by providing reliability input on equipment design and selection
• Collaborate with management to plan cleaning tasks and schedules
• Mentor process operators as needed
• Embody and exemplify EGGER Core Values

DELIVERABLES

• Independently improves equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness with measurable results.
• Ability to lead and influence others without overall authority.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• On-call requirements as needed.
• Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.
• Able to travel internationally as needed for training and development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8+ hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE

• 3–6 years of relevant experience (or equivalent demonstrated capability).
• High technical knowledge as it relates to troubleshooting and efficiencies of equipment.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Driver's License
• US Passport

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of reliability engineering methodologies.
• Proficient in data analysis, RCA, FMEA, and maintenance optimization.
• Working knowledge of condition monitoring and PdM technologies.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills.

BENEFITS

Your Contact

Jessica Ostroska, Talent Acquisition | EGGER North America

T +1 336 843 7152

EGGER Wood Products, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.