Job Title: Reliability Engineer
Location: Smithfield, NSW
Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 (inclusive of Super)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing

About the Company Join a nationally recognised industrial manufacturing leader with operations across Australia. Known for its commitment to Safety, Environmental responsibility, Quality, Productivity, Cost control, and People, this organisation fosters a high-performance culture and continuous improvement mindset. Be part of a collaborative team driving operational excellence and reliability across critical assets.

The Role As a Reliability Engineer, you will be instrumental in improving the reliability and performance of plant equipment and systems, particularly rotating machinery, within a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. You will lead and support initiatives that minimise downtime, enhance safety, and optimise asset life-cycle performance.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Reliability Engineer you will develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• This Reliability Engineer will conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) on equipment failures.
• As the Reliability Engineer you'll drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices, planning, and execution.
• This Reliability Engineer will work closely with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to develop and refine maintenance strategies.
• Champion reliability-focused KPIs related to availability, performance, and cost.
• The Reliability Engineer will ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Provide technical expertise on rotating equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, and compressors.
• Contribute to long-term asset planning and capital project development.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a reliability or maintenance engineering role within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with rotating equipment.
• Sound understanding of reliability principles, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communicator who thrives in a cross-functional team environment.
• Committed to upholding the values of safety, environmental responsibility, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package: $140,000 – $160,000 inclusive of Super.
• Day shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.
• Join a high-performing team in a business with national presence and a strong safety culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.

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