Maintenance Reliability Engineer in Petersburg, Virginia at Qualdoc, LLC

Location: Petersburg, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $85,000 per year, depending on experience

We are hiring a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to support equipment performance, maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing operation. This role combines engineering analysis with hands-on plant support and is well suited for someone who enjoys troubleshooting equipment issues, partnering with maintenance teams, and implementing long-term reliability solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience improving asset reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and supporting maintenance strategies that increase operational efficiency.

• Design and improve maintenance and reliability programs for production equipment.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Support and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Apply condition-monitoring techniques including vibration monitoring, thermal imaging, and lubrication analysis.
• Work closely with maintenance and operations personnel to improve equipment uptime and performance.
• Monitor maintenance and reliability metrics and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, capital projects, shutdowns, and major repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to improve equipment functionality and reliability.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment issues on the plant floor.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, and operational requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of reliability engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting or maintaining industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms for maintenance planning and tracking.
• Familiarity with reliability methodologies such as RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and TPM.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to analyze maintenance data and implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working directly in a production environment and supporting field activities as needed.

• Background in heavy manufacturing, metals, steel, or similar industrial operations.
• Professional certification such as CMRP, CRE, or related credentials.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement programs.
• Familiarity with large industrial assets including cranes, furnaces, rolling equipment, or material handling systems.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities