Reliability Specialist Manufacturing

Are you a hands‑on Reliability Engineer with a passion for optimizing equipment performance and driving operational excellence? Join a leading manufacturing facility in Morristown, TN as a Reliability Specialist
, where you'll lead reliability initiatives that directly impact safety, efficiency, and compliance. This is your chance to own the reliability program and shape maintenance strategies that support long‑term plant success.

• Lead the development and execution of the site‑wide facilities reliability program to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to enhance the reliability and maintainability of new and existing equipment.
• Champion reliability‑focused initiatives across:
  • Production equipment and processes
  • Utilities and facilities infrastructure
  • Control systems and safety instrumentation
• Define and continuously improve maintenance strategies through:
  • Value‑added preventive maintenance (PM) programs
  • Predictive maintenance (PdM) and non‑destructive testing (NDT) methodologies
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• Analyze and resolve chronic equipment failures to improve:
  • Production output and capacity
  • Product quality and consistency
  • Maintenance cost control
  • Regulatory and safety compliance
• Provide technical troubleshooting support during routine and urgent equipment failures.
• Develop and lead training programs to build a highly capable maintenance workforce.

• $85,000 – $95,000 annual salary, based on experience
• Relocation assistance available
• Key leadership role in a growing,
  team‑oriented manufacturing environment
• Direct, hands‑on impact on plant performance and reliability culture
• Opportunities to shape best‑in‑class maintenance practices
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation

• Excellent planning, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated success in solving complex equipment reliability issues
• Strong communication abilities—verbal, written, and presentation
• Detail‑oriented with a drive for process optimization
• Comfortable working in field environments with maintenance and operations teams, including during urgent situations

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in a Reliability Engineering or Reliability Specialist role
• Prior hands‑on maintenance experience (Manager, Supervisor, or Technician) strongly preferred

Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains,
Morristown, TN offers a high quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, and a friendly community. With access to outdoor recreation, a revitalized downtown, and proximity to Knoxville, Morristown combines small‑town charm with big opportunities.

• Lead a critical function with high visibility and organizational impact
• Shape the plant’s reliability roadmap from the ground up
• Work in a dynamic environment where your input directly affects performance
• Join a company committed to technical excellence and employee growth

If you're a proactive engineering professional with a passion for maximizing uptime and minimizing downtime, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to become the driving force behind a high‑performing, reliable manufacturing operation.

Reliability Engineering
• Maintenance Strategy
• Predictive Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Equipment Reliability
• Root Cause Analysis
• Manufacturing Operations
• Continuous Improvement
• CMMS
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• TPM
• Asset Management
• Industrial Maintenance
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Morristown Jobs
• Engineering Jobs in Tennessee

$95,000 per year