Reliability Engineer - Henderson Brown Manufacturing : Job Details

We're seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our client's team-a pivotal role to drive operational excellence, optimise uptime, and support business growth through data-driven maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enhance the site's reliability and compliance strategy, ensuring machinery, control systems, and processes meet operational, regulatory (e.g. BRCGS), and internal standards.
• Develop and maintain an accurate equipment hierarchy & criticality database, prioritising assets based on failure risk and production impact.
• Implement reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance programmes (PdM/CBM)-including vibration analysis, oil sampling, thermal imaging-to anticipate and prevent failures.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk assessments to identify failure modes, assess risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring or high-impact failures, manage action items, and drive corrective action closure.
• Design and oversee ongoing reliability testing (e.g. HALT, ORT, accelerated life tests) to surface latent defects and validate asset performance.
• Define, capture, and monitor reliability KPIs (e.g. MTBF, OEE, failure rate), analyse trends, and adjust maintenance tactics accordingly.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven maintenance optimisations, process upgrades, and new technology; regularly review and refine strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS teams to align reliability initiatives with safety and business goals. Facilitate technical training and knowledge transfer across departments.
• Oversee maintenance documentation-procedures, manuals, training guides-and ensure team adherence to standards and audit readiness.
• Lead reliability-focused activities during planned shutdowns

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in reliability engineering or reliability management, ideally within food manufacturing, FMCG, or closely related industries.
• Deep knowledge of RCM, TPM, FMEA, CBM/PdM technologies, and RCA methodologies.
• Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g. BRCGS) and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance.
• Expert analytical mindset-experience interpreting maintenance and reliability data to drive decisions.
• Excellent communicator, effective at distilling complex technical information for non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of forward-thinking food production company committed to quality and sustainability.
• Thrive in a culture that prioritises collaboration, personal development, and employee wellbeing.
• Enjoy clear opportunities for professional progression as reliability capability scales.
• Join a team investing in next-generation reliability practices and technology.

You will receive:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent progression opportunities
• Health care cash plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance

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