Pollard Banknote Limited
Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer (Ypsilanti, MI)
Pollard Banknote Limited, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States, 48197
Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer (Ypsilanti, MI)
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our Engineering team at Pollard Banknote Limited’s Ypsilanti Plant (775 James L Hart Parkway). Reporting to Corporate Engineering leadership, you will collaborate with maintenance departments and engineering to focus platform-wide (Instant Ticket Operations) on improving equipment reliability and preventing failures by analyzing data, developing maintenance strategies, and leading implementation of improved solutions and practices for long-term reliability.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Profit sharing program – every role plays a part in our success!
Company pension & 401K
Health & Extended Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Footwear subsidy program
Employee engagement activities driven by committees
Free parking
What You'll Do
Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance programs with plant leadership (both preventive and predictive).
Include:
Hazard analysis – identification of potential dangers
Failure mode analysis – potential failures and consequences
Criticality analysis – impact of failures
Maintainability – efficiency of internal maintenance approach
Develop inspection criteria or functionality tests to monitor equipment health.
Maintenance labor and parts cost evaluation and recommendations.
Evaluate and analyze equipment performance to identify proactive maintenance requirements (PM system changes or updates).
Investigate equipment failures or under‑performance to identify underlying causes.
Conduct root‑cause analysis with recommendations of corrective actions to prevent future failures or improve reliability.
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on the above.
Provide input during the design and installation stages of new equipment or systems to build in reliability from the start.
Proficiency in maintenance software; ownership of implemented software.
Who You Are
Demonstrated organizational and communication skills with leadership potential.
Solid understanding of operational functions and principles.
Skilled in evaluating processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Strong ability to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.
Quick to learn and apply new technologies to support continuous improvement.
Applies critical thinking to analyze information and recommend effective actions.
Offers innovative solutions to complex challenges through subject matter expertise.
Adapts swiftly to changing priorities and takes a hands‑on approach when needed.
Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
What You'll Bring
Post‑Secondary degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other engineering disciplines (considered).
5+ years in a manufacturing industry in a similar role capacity.
Experience developing and editing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans.
Strong computer skills; MS Office, SPC, query language, CAD/CAM.
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certification is an asset.
Experience with ERP software is an asset.
Experience in printing and converting, packaging, or finishing environment processing of paper, foil and film is an asset.
Knowledge of flexographic, offset and digital printing and related technologies (e.g., plate‑making, pre‑press, etc.) is an asset.
Ability to travel 10% within Canada and the USA.
Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search.
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What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Profit sharing program – every role plays a part in our success!
Company pension & 401K
Health & Extended Benefits
Opportunities for professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Footwear subsidy program
Employee engagement activities driven by committees
Free parking
What You'll Do
Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance programs with plant leadership (both preventive and predictive).
Include:
Hazard analysis – identification of potential dangers
Failure mode analysis – potential failures and consequences
Criticality analysis – impact of failures
Maintainability – efficiency of internal maintenance approach
Develop inspection criteria or functionality tests to monitor equipment health.
Maintenance labor and parts cost evaluation and recommendations.
Evaluate and analyze equipment performance to identify proactive maintenance requirements (PM system changes or updates).
Investigate equipment failures or under‑performance to identify underlying causes.
Conduct root‑cause analysis with recommendations of corrective actions to prevent future failures or improve reliability.
Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on the above.
Provide input during the design and installation stages of new equipment or systems to build in reliability from the start.
Proficiency in maintenance software; ownership of implemented software.
Who You Are
Demonstrated organizational and communication skills with leadership potential.
Solid understanding of operational functions and principles.
Skilled in evaluating processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Strong ability to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.
Quick to learn and apply new technologies to support continuous improvement.
Applies critical thinking to analyze information and recommend effective actions.
Offers innovative solutions to complex challenges through subject matter expertise.
Adapts swiftly to changing priorities and takes a hands‑on approach when needed.
Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
What You'll Bring
Post‑Secondary degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other engineering disciplines (considered).
5+ years in a manufacturing industry in a similar role capacity.
Experience developing and editing engineering design documents, technical evaluations, and test plans.
Strong computer skills; MS Office, SPC, query language, CAD/CAM.
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing certification is an asset.
Experience with ERP software is an asset.
Experience in printing and converting, packaging, or finishing environment processing of paper, foil and film is an asset.
Knowledge of flexographic, offset and digital printing and related technologies (e.g., plate‑making, pre‑press, etc.) is an asset.
Ability to travel 10% within Canada and the USA.
Pollard Banknote Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Criminal Record Search.
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