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Senior Reliability Engineer - Asset Performance Excellence
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Job DescriptionJob Description Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – Consulting Role (70% Travel | 1099 Contract)
Location: Nationwide (Travel M–F required)
Engagement Type: 1099 Independent Consultant
At Implementation Engineers, we don't just consult— we embed, transform, and build sustainable operations from within.
Implementation Engineers is seeking a
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
with deep manufacturing experience to join our Asset Performance Excellence practice. This is not a training ground—it’s a high-impact role for professionals who’ve led asset performance initiatives in plants where downtime isn’t just expensive—it’s unacceptable. We embed within client operations to improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and create sustainable systems for asset management. If you're looking for meaningful work, exposure, and the chance to partner with top-tier clients, this is the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
Lead RCA, FMEA, and criticality assessments to eliminate recurring failures
Develop and implement PdM, PM, and CBM strategies using best-in-class reliability tools
Apply Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) across complex equipment environments
Analyze failure trends and equipment performance using CMMS data, historian systems, and Weibull/Barriger modeling
Optimize spare part inventory, lubrication schedules, and maintenance procedures
Support new equipment purchases and capital projects from a reliability engineering perspective
Build and track performance metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and availability
What We Require
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – ASQ certification is required
10+ years of hands-on experience in reliability or asset management within discrete manufacturing, industrial production, or heavy industry
Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s )
Deep working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, Infor) and condition monitoring (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
CMRP certification strongly
Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, or similar methodologies
Previous consulting experience strongly
PLEASE NOTE: This role requires 70% travel (Monday through Friday) and is structured as a 1099 contract engagement. Candidates must be fully comfortable with frequent, nationwide travel.
Why Join Us?
Visible work, lasting impact.
We don't do theory—we execute.
Client-facing, hands-on role.
You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with operations teams on-site.
Flat structure, fast decisions.
Your ideas won’t sit in a queue—they’ll drive action.
Collaborative team of experts.
Join a practice that attracts and retains the best in the reliability field.
If you meet the criteria, we want to meet you.
Apply today to bring your reliability expertise to the next level.
At Implementation Engineers, we don't just consult— we embed, transform, and build sustainable operations from within.
Implementation Engineers is seeking a
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
with deep manufacturing experience to join our Asset Performance Excellence practice. This is not a training ground—it’s a high-impact role for professionals who’ve led asset performance initiatives in plants where downtime isn’t just expensive—it’s unacceptable. We embed within client operations to improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and create sustainable systems for asset management. If you're looking for meaningful work, exposure, and the chance to partner with top-tier clients, this is the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
Lead RCA, FMEA, and criticality assessments to eliminate recurring failures
Develop and implement PdM, PM, and CBM strategies using best-in-class reliability tools
Apply Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) across complex equipment environments
Analyze failure trends and equipment performance using CMMS data, historian systems, and Weibull/Barriger modeling
Optimize spare part inventory, lubrication schedules, and maintenance procedures
Support new equipment purchases and capital projects from a reliability engineering perspective
Build and track performance metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and availability
What We Require
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) – ASQ certification is required
10+ years of hands-on experience in reliability or asset management within discrete manufacturing, industrial production, or heavy industry
Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s )
Deep working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, Infor) and condition monitoring (vibration, thermography, oil analysis)
CMRP certification strongly
Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, or similar methodologies
Previous consulting experience strongly
PLEASE NOTE: This role requires 70% travel (Monday through Friday) and is structured as a 1099 contract engagement. Candidates must be fully comfortable with frequent, nationwide travel.
Why Join Us?
Visible work, lasting impact.
We don't do theory—we execute.
Client-facing, hands-on role.
You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with operations teams on-site.
Flat structure, fast decisions.
Your ideas won’t sit in a queue—they’ll drive action.
Collaborative team of experts.
Join a practice that attracts and retains the best in the reliability field.
If you meet the criteria, we want to meet you.
Apply today to bring your reliability expertise to the next level.