Reliability Engineer

Smithfield Foods

Tar Heel, NC

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$41/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Full time

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that s sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now!

THE VALUE YOU LL BRING

Join our Engineering team and become a key player in transforming the future of manufacturing! You ll dive into data analysis and create innovative plans to optimize production processes, driving maximum efficiency and cutting waste that impacts our bottom line. Your work will directly influence the success of iconic brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, and more, helping us deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of customers and consumers across the globe. As a Reliability Engineer, you ll be at the forefront of ensuring our equipment and processes run smoothly, preventing costly disruptions to plant operations. You ll lead the charge in promoting reliability and maintainability across the organization, coaching and training teams to adopt and champion our established reliability program. You ll drive the implementation of best practices and ensure our operations stay at the cutting edge, enhancing performance and safeguarding our plants success! WHAT YOU LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Reliability Strategy Standardization: You ll coordinate and implement standardized maintenance and reliability strategies for equipment across plants. Deploy Smithfield Engineering best practices for maintenance management and reliability engineering. Standardize preventative and predictive maintenance tasks and repair techniques across facilities. Training Development: You ll also train and coach plant reliability personnel on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). You ll need to evaluate and adjust training programs to address skill gaps and promote continuous development. Maintenance Oversight Problem Solving: Oversee the coordination of reliability elements like asset health, criticality analysis, RCA, and preventive maintenance. Identify and address root causes of equipment failures and work with teams to reduce maintenance needs and improve reliability. Identify opportunities for cost savings through improved equipment reliability and extended parts life. Data Analysis Best Practices Sharing: Use CMMS/SAP for reliability data analysis and to forecast equipment cost of ownership. Share best practices, root cause solutions, and process improvements to ensure operational consistency and enhanced equipment performance.