MonoSol, A Kuraray Company

Senior Reliability Engineer

MonoSol, A Kuraray Company  •  Portage, IN (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Duneland - Portage, IN 46368This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. The Senior Reliability Engineer will utilize data-driven methods and cross-functional collaboration to optimize asset performance, support plant safety and compliance, and enhance overall operational efficiency. This role works out of our Duneland facility and reports directly to the Director - Global Maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Failure Analysis & Root Cause Investigation
- Lead or support root cause investigations for equipment and process failures. Apply structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Fault Tree Analysis to identify and eliminate chronic issues.
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Optimization
- Evaluate existing maintenance strategies and implement condition-based or predictive technologies (vibration, infrared, ultrasound, oil analysis) to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
- Asset Reliability & Performance Monitoring
- Track and analyze reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE, downtime). Develop performance dashboards and reports using data from CMMS, SCADA, or plant historians.
- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) / FMEA
- Facilitate or participate in RCM, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and criticality assessments to optimize maintenance plans and ensure asset integrity.
- Support Capital Projects and Equipment Design
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure reliability is designed into new systems. Provide input on equipment selection, specifications, and commissioning practices.
- Lubrication & Asset Care Programs
- Oversee proper implementation of lubrication strategies and precision maintenance practices to extend asset life and improve equipment performance.
- Spare Parts Strategy & CMMS Optimization
- Work with maintenance planning and supply chain to evaluate spare parts usage, identify critical spares, and ensure accurate asset data and task standardization in the CMMS.
- Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Lead or support Kaizen events, TPM efforts, and Six Sigma projects to enhance reliability and efficiency across the plant.
- Training & Culture Development
- Support the development of a reliability-focused culture by training operations and maintenance teams on reliability principles and proactive maintenance strategies.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Methodologies such as TPM, TPS, or WCM.
- 5  years of experience as a Senior Reliability Engineering focused on maintenance and operations in industrial setting (discrete manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of maintenance methodologies (RCM, RCA, FMEA, PM Optimization).
- Proficiency in data analysis and experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint).
- Familiarity with reliability tools such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography, and oil sampling.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
- Certification in Reliability Engineering (e.g., CMRP, CRE) and Six Sigma.
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance (OSHA, GMP)
Closing
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MonoSol, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.
Disclaimer
As part of MonoSol, LLC’s employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a physical, drug/ alcohol test, and background check prior to employment commencing. MonoSol, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.
MonoSol, A Kuraray Company

About MonoSol, A Kuraray Company

Since MonoSol’s founding in 1953, our business is helping people and the planet.

With the power of water-soluble technology and our brilliant team of chemists, engineers and innovators, we create safer, simpler and more sustainable solutions for a range of industries.

We constantly challenge our employees and customers to rethink what’s possible. Our technology has already revolutionized product categories like detergents, healthcare and agriculture. Recent advancements in our technology enables us to tackle packaging waste issues.

Although MonoSol has expanded across the globe, we take pride in maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit from when we began with just one facility in Northwest Indiana. A lot has changed since 1953, but we’ve never lost the heart of close-knit, nimble and inventive company. We believe in each other, what we do and our power to do good for the world.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Merrillville, IN
Year Founded
1953
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