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Actalent Reliability Engineer in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Job Title: Reliability EngineerJob Description
We are seeking an experienced Reliability Project Facilitator to support and accelerate multi-plant Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and continuous improvement initiatives across several manufacturing facilities. The role involves facilitating workshops, conducting root cause analysis, and engaging in structured problem-solving sessions to enhance the reliability processes across various plants.
Responsibilities
Install, inspect, adjust, and repair equipment including furnaces, extruders, robotics, saws, palletizers, and yard equipment.
Ensure all equipment meets safety standards and production needs by responding to equipment failures swiftly.
Facilitate workshops and structured problem-solving sessions.
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and planning teams.
Work with consulting partners to replicate and scale reliability processes.
Conduct floor walk-throughs and validate technical understanding with plant personnel.
Maintain strong communication and continuity across on-site and remote work.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
10+ years of industrial manufacturing experience.
Strong background in reliability, maintenance, or continuous improvement.
Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM); inverted RCM is a plus.
Proficient in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong communication and facilitation abilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Six Sigma (Yellow/Green/Black Belt) certification.
Experience in smelting or heavy industrial environments.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills.
Work Environment
This position offers a hybrid work environment with 50% remote work and 50% travel between plants located in Bluffton, IN, Lordstown, OH, Shelbyville, KY, Franklin, KY, and Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Employees can enjoy bonus potential, safety bonuses, and gain share bonuses based on production targets and safety course completions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $143520.00/yr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Fort Wayne,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.