Senior Reliability Engineer
Direct Hire Opportunity
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer with proven, hands-on experience in Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering to support complex vehicle systems. This role is best suited for a data-driven, analytically focused engineer with deep experience in FMECA, RCM, and LORA—not someone predominantly focused on design, manufacturing, or shop-floor work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in evaluating failure data, influencing maintainable system design, and supporting lifecycle reliability for government and commercial vehicle programs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000 annually
- Bonus: Target 5% annual bonus
- Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare plans and paid time off
- Relocation: Not offered; local candidates preferred
Work Location & Schedule
- Onsite Requirement: Full-time, onsite
- Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin area
- Schedule: Routine weekday hours
- Overtime: Infrequent
- Travel: Less than 10% (to internal sites and business partners)
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for planning, analyzing, and executing Reliability and Maintainability requirements throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
Your impact will include:
- Perform Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) analyses on vehicle components and subsystems
- Conduct FMECA, RCM, and LORA assessments to guide maintenance strategies
- Analyze field and test failure data, identify trends, and recommend improvements
- Participate in design reviews to influence maintainability and serviceability
- Support root cause and corrective action activities with design teams
- Develop operator, maintenance, and troubleshooting documentation
- Provide technical input during prototype, pilot, and production phases
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Test & Development, Engineering, Aftermarket, and Suppliers
- Communicate directly with customers on requirements, findings, and execution plans
- Prepare and present technical reports to leadership and customers
- Support condition-based maintenance (CBM) initiatives
- Work independently and proactively report program status and risks
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- 3+ years of direct Reliability & Maintainability engineering experience
- 5+ years of experience performing DFMEA
- Experience analyzing complex vehicular systems and system integration
- 3+ years supporting heavy equipment, automotive, agricultural, or similar vehicle platforms
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skillset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and CAD models
Standout Qualifications (Preferred)
- Advanced technical writing experience
- Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Familiarity with diesel or agricultural equipment systems
- Experience with reliability or documentation-related programming tools (e.g., VBA, Arbortext)
- Experience with product lifecycle tools such as Windchill, Creo, or Windchill Quality Solutions
- Vendor development or supplier support experience
Interview Process
- Initial phone or MS Teams screen with HR
- MS Teams interview with hiring manager(s)
- Onsite interview
Candidates selected for interviews must be fully committed and responsive throughout the process.
Summary
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in data-driven reliability work, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is motivated by improving vehicle performance and maintainability. Experience with heavy truck, automotive, agricultural, or construction equipment platforms is highly valued.
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