Senior Reliability Engineer

Conagra Brands

Senior Reliability Engineer leading reliability programs across Conagra Brands’ food manufacturing facilities. Improving equipment performance, maintenance effectiveness, and production efficiency through SAP, predictive maintenance, and Weibull analysis.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeOmaha • Iowa, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering, focusing on implementing and optimizing processes, tools, and standards to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency. Proficient in utilizing Predictive Maintenance technologies and conducting statistical analyses to drive measurable improvements in manufacturing operations.

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Reliability EngineeringPredictive Maintenance TechnologiesWeibull AnalysisSAP Plant MaintenanceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Reliability Centered MaintenancePreventive Maintenance EvaluationRoot Cause AnalysisStatistical Analysis MethodsEquipment Reliability AnalysisCost Data AnalysisKPI DevelopmentAsset Risk ManagementProcess ImprovementData Integrity Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCoachingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computerized Maintenance Management SystemsMicrosoft ExcelSAPVibration AnalysisInfrared AnalysisOil Analysis

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingFood IndustryBeverage IndustryConsumer Packaged GoodsEquipment Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and execute a world-class Reliability Engineering program
Lead development and execution of processes, tools, standards, and KPIs to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness
Lead asset criticality management and maintain rankings in SAP
Drive asset risk management and lead risk elimination or mitigation plans
Establish equipment failure root cause analysis capabilities through training, coaching, and facilitation
Analyze equipment and cost data to manage Reliability Engineering efforts and deliver measurable value
Apply Preventive Maintenance Evaluation and Optimization processes
Utilize Reliability Centered Maintenance processes and standards, including training teams and leading analyses
Perform Weibull analysis to understand equipment reliability and develop maintenance strategies
Monitor Reliability Engineering initiatives and provide periodic updates
Track industry trends and benchmarks and lead program improvements
Develop and maintain SAP Plant Maintenance expertise and data integrity
Collaborate with Engineering teams on design-for-reliability standards during capital expenditure projects
Partner with plant and technical leadership to improve reliability, production efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness
Travel up to 50% to other manufacturing facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5+ years of manufacturing experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, or Engineering roles
Preferably experience within food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods industries
Experience implementing Reliability Engineering processes and programs
Experience with Predictive Maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, infrared analysis, and oil analysis
Demonstrated success establishing Reliability Engineering capabilities across manufacturing operations
Experience leading and managing projects
Experience with Weibull analysis preferred, along with other statistical analysis methods
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); SAP Plant Maintenance preferred
Skilled in assessing losses and prioritizing improvement opportunities that deliver measurable business results
Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and perform applicable physical tasks, including walking, climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling, repetitive hand-eye coordination tasks, and lifting/carrying materials
Ability to work in an environment with large moving equipment, potentially high noise levels, and varying temperatures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Volunteer opportunities