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Corporate Reliability Engineer

Southwire Company, LLC
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Georgia, Carrollton
Jun 10, 2025
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner.We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what'spossible? Location:North Campus Job Summary The Maintenance Systems Reliability Engineer champions and supports the implementation of reliability best practices at various Southwire manufacturing sites. This role will also be responsible for the evaluation and proliferation of new best-known methods and technologies to improve equipment reliability and maintainability. Key Responsibilities Working with assigned plant maintenance teams and peer Maintenance Systems team members, identify, evaluate, and implement improvement initiatives based on the company's Reliability and Maintainability Roadmap. Assist in the development of plant reliability engineers to ensure utilization of maintenance systems to improve analytical capabilities during the assessment of asset performance. Serve as a subject matter expert for the Root Cause Analysis process, providing training and direction to team members across the enterprise. Assist the Modernization and plant maintenance teams in ensuring Management of Change process adherence; as requested, participate in early equipment design for maintainability and reliability while supporting equipment readiness at time of commissioning. Lead and perform assigned project work and tasks. Own the solution effectiveness through deployment of these activities. Support preventive maintenance optimization through standardized practice for similar assets. Formally audit plant adherence to Roadmap element progression, providing task recommendations for advancement. Serve as a CMMS subject matter expert and train system users on master and transactional data expectations. Provide controlled documentation to guide manufacturing teams on policies, procedures, and principles. Promote the following reliability guidance: Planned corrective maintenance is more effective than reactive maintenance. Time-based preventive maintenance is more effective than planned corrective maintenance. Condition-based maintenance is more effective than time-based preventive maintenance. Maintenance prevention is the best comprehensive maintenance strategy. Required Education & Experience Bachelors Degree in Engineering required Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with focus on reliability and maintainability required. Must have thorough knowledge of methodologies including Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Must be able to train others on reliability activities while also capable of facilitating analyses that utilize reliability methodologies. Must also be familiar with common condition based, predictive technologies such as vibration, thermal, ultrasonic, oil and circuit analyses. Preferred Education & Experience Bachelors Degree in Engineering required Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with focus on reliability and maintainability required. Spans of Control Reports to: Director, Maintenance Systems & Development Geography Scope: Multiple Locations Travel Up to 25% Physical Requirements Carrying/Lifting % Time 10 Weight: Up to 50 lbs Climbing % Time 5 Kneeling/Stooping % Time 5 Standing % Time 20 Sitting % Time 15 Walking % Time 40 Pushing/Pulling % Time 5 Weight: Up to 50 lbs Working Conditions Office Laboratory Plant Floor Various Shifts Overtime, Weekends, & Holidays Extreme Heat/Cold Heights/Elevated Platforms Confined Spaces Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals Loud Noise Equipment Computer/Keyboard Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Hard Hat Power Tools Heavy Machinery Competencies Nimble Learning Customer Focus Plans and Aligns Collaborates Balances Stakeholders Action Oriented Skills Benefits We Offer: 401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.