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About Elmet Technologies

Elmet Technologies is a division of The Elmet Group and a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving global industries, including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy. Through advanced materials processing and precision manufacturing capabilities, Elmet delivers high-performance solutions for some of the world's most demanding applications. As we continue to invest in operational excellence, we are expanding our Reliability Engineering team to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support world-class manufacturing across our facilities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Corporate Reliability Engineer to join our team in Euclid, Ohio.

This newly created position will lead the development and implementation of reliability-centered maintenance strategies across our manufacturing operations. The Corporate Reliability Engineer will partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to transition the organization from reactive maintenance to proactive asset management, improving equipment reliability, reducing maintenance costs, and maximizing production uptime.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, driving continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime
• Analyze equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, and predictive maintenance techniques to eliminate recurring issues
• Lead reliability improvement projects across manufacturing operations, including critical equipment upgrades and maintenance optimization
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve asset life and operational performance
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Analyze maintenance data, KPIs, and equipment trends to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize capital investments
• Support new equipment installations by incorporating reliability best practices into equipment design and commissioning
• Develop maintenance standards, documentation, and reliability metrics while promoting a culture of continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• Significant reduction in equipment failures and unplanned downtime
• Improved equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Successful implementation of proactive maintenance strategies across multiple facilities
• Reduced maintenance costs through data-driven reliability improvements
• Strong collaboration between Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams
• Sustainable improvements in manufacturing performance and asset reliability

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Reliability Engineering required
• 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or industrial manufacturing preferred
• Experience implementing preventive, predictive, or reliability-centered maintenance programs
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, FMEA, vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication, or other predictive maintenance methodologies
• Experience with CMMS systems, maintenance KPIs, and asset management best practices
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles
• Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% to support multiple manufacturing locations

Why Join Elmet Technologies

• Build and lead a newly created reliability engineering function with company-wide impact
• Help transform maintenance operations from reactive repairs to proactive reliability strategies
• Work with advanced manufacturing technologies supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy industries
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement leaders across multiple facilities
• Competitive salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities

Search Process Note

The Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.