Maintenance / Reliability Engineer
Location: New Bern, NC 28562
Salary: $150,000 – $160,000 annually
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
Relocation Assistance: Available

About the Company:
Join a global leader in the chemical and milling industry with multiple manufacturing operations in beautiful Eastern North Carolina. This company is known for its world-class safety standards, engineering excellence, and commitment to employee development. This is a high-impact technical role with the opportunity to shape reliability strategy across multiple production sites.

Position Summary:
The Maintenance/Reliability Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support to improve the reliability and performance of rotating and fixed plant equipment. You’ll lead critical programs around vibration analysis, lubrication, and preventive maintenance while supporting maintenance teams with technical direction and troubleshooting expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the site vibration monitoring and analysis program

• Lead the equipment lubrication program, including vendor oversight and continuous improvement

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for mechanical maintenance on both rotating and fixed assets

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and analyze equipment failures to identify root causes and corrective actions

• Support the development of job plans, maintenance documentation, and repair standards

• Train and mentor technicians and junior engineers on best practices and reliability methods

• Assist in small capital project execution and cost control related to equipment upgrades and modifications

• Perform quality and safety audits for mechanical maintenance activities

• Interface with vendors, OEMs, and outside consultants for specialized support

• Monitor performance KPIs and work with planners and supervisors to ensure maintenance targets are met

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (required)

• 10–15 years of experience in plant maintenance and reliability engineering within chemical, mineral, pulp & paper, or similar PSM-regulated industries

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with vibration analysis and lubrication programs

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

• Project management experience a plus

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary ($150K–$160K)

• $2,500 sign-on bonus

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid relocation assistance

• Paid time off, holidays, and other industry-leading benefits