Reliability Engineer (Western Region)

Boise Cascade - Medford, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Medford, OR

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

Boise Cascade Wood Products has an opening for a Reliability Engineer located near our Western Oregon facilities in/around Medford, OR. Approximately 50%+ travel required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of the Wood Products reliability strategy across manufacturing operations.
• Lead on-site growth of reliability concepts to improve the maintenance organization.
• Design and implement long-term continuous improvement systems.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of equipment standards, processes, and work practices.
• Facilitate RCAs/FMEAs and solution implementation as needed.
• Conduct equipment criticality ranking.
• Build BOMs for equipment and centerline equipment.
• Optimize preventative maintenance.
• Track and report performance against desired results.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, reliability, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience and a demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated and proven success in a maintenance department leadership role.
• Ability to comprehend mechanical, electrical, and reliability systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and lead cultural change efforts.
• Understanding of industrial costs and controls.
• Some travel required, as needed to support assigned responsibilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer a candidate who lives within a commutable distance to our Western Oregon facilities in/around Medford, Oregon.
• Relocation assistance considered for qualified candidates.
• More than 10 years of experience in related job function.
• Experience working with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) such as Maximo.
• Specific knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and associated tools.
• Candidates with 2-5 years of operational experience to complement their reliability experience will be given strong consideration.
• Familiarity with equipment in the wood products manufacturing industry is a bonus.
• Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) or other lubrication, vibration and tomography certifications are a bonus.