Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Job in
Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 47903, USA
Listing for:
Harvey Nash
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead reliability improvements for CNC machining centers to enhance equipment availability, OEE, and process capability. Utilize structured reliability methods (TPM, RCCA, PFMEA, predictive maintenance) to eliminate chronic losses and stabilize throughput. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to embed a reliability-focused culture and standard work.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
Black Belt certification (preferred) with a focus on machining centers maintenance operations, reliability data analytics (Statistical Data Analysis / Llumin maintenance data / Power BI) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.Experience in manufacturing operations, RCCA on maintenance repairs.Key Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards.Improve machine availability & OEE through loss analysis & corrective actions.Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop actionable recommendations for improvement.Manage critical spares and obsolescence strategy.Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent fixes.Additional Responsibilities:
Deploy TPM and operator care on constraint machining centers.Influence reliability in new equipment design and commissioning.Implement predictive maintenance (vibration, lubrication, thermal monitoring) initiative.Coach operators and technicians on defect tagging and basic care.Why Caterpillar?
“Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you h 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Caterpillar travels and help people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities.
Here, you can do the work that matters.”
Why this Role?- Exciting opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of Caterpillar’s large engine products and New Capital Introduction (NCI) processes, including new product assets, process workflows, launch strategies, and emerging technologies.
Typical task breakdown:
- Perform data analysis & support maintenance team to improve machine availability.
Interaction with team:
Daily
Work environment:
Education & Experience
Required:Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial)Minimum 10 years of experienceTechnical Skills (Required)
CNC machining Centers & misc. assets maintenance operation experienceStatistical & reliability data analytics, & root cause analysisMicrosoft O365 / Power BILlumin CMMS+ Project Management, New Capital Introduction (NCI)Hands-on CNC experience, including machine setupOperation / Programming / CoachingSoft Skills (Required)
Clear and fluent English with both oral and written communicationsGrowth mindset, aggressive and outgoing to learn processes at CaterpillarAbility to work independently and with a teamWork with a sense of urgency but must be balanced with priorities given to Safety & Ergonomics as well as Quality.If it is ex-Caterpillar employees, Cat needs to get input from candidate’s previous Cat work director.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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