At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for evaluating and analyzing equipment, software systems and processes to prevent failures, performing reliability testing such as FMEA and RCA. Serves as the expert in identifying and mitigating risks that can affect asset reliability. The Reliability Engineer’s primary function is to reduce the costs associated with asset downtime by implementing an excellent life cycle asset management plan. They determine the risks that can cause the equipment to fail and outline the financial and production risks associated with these asset failures. They work to minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs and improve overall product performance and safety.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Conducting failure mode & effects analysis – Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) process to determine the potential causes of failure. Typically conducted on larger equipment or highly automated processes.
• Performing predictive analysis – Perform predictive analysis procedures to identify when and how failure might occur. This predictive analysis can help plan maintenance procedures and develop effective asset management processes.
• Planning performance evaluation assessments – Develops performance evaluation criteria and assessments for operational assets. These assessments and criteria essentially outline the benchmarks for asset performance, ensuring a productive and safe operation. These assessment help plan proactive maintenance procedures to avoid complete asset failures.           
• Developing and monitoring life cycle asset management plans – Develop plan that outlines several stages of asset management procedures. Ensure operational procedures conform to the processes outlined in the LCAM plan.
• Conducting root cause analysis & Fault Tree Analysis – Reliability engineer will seek to prevent asset failures but will also diagnose asset failures to ensure they don’t occur again. Will conduct a rigorous step-by-step procedure to identify faults in mechanical and electrical assets. Will conduct physical inspections and review design, manufacturing and assembly specifications.
• Developing proactive maintenance procedures – Collaborates with engineering and maintenance teams to plan proactive maintenance approach to managing assets. This proactive approach aims to prevent failures from occurring, even if assets aren’t showing signs of failure. Vibration analysis, oil analysis, IR scans, etc.
• Monitoring overall equipment effectiveness & performance – Will review the overall equipment effectiveness to identify potential issues with manufacturing equipment. Will investigate assets that might contribute to a poor OEE. Will develop and monitor other key performance indicators that isn’t currently captured through MES systems.
• Provide technical input and guidance to phase 2 of the project including design for maintainability and operability, RAM and selection, procurement & FAT of incoming equipment.
• Handle other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial) or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, production or related industrial setting
• Proven experience in automation, project management and process improvements                              

Preferred:

• Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, statistical analysis, reliability modeling software and failure analysis tools (FMEA, RCA, etc.)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to cross-functional teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills – ability to dissect complex systems, identify issues and formulate effective resolutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet, ear plugs, frock, boots, etc.), stand for extended periods of time, and use hands/arms to push, pull, reach and occasionally lift above head.  The Team Member must occasionally lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors, varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area.  Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

JACK LINK’S CORE VALUES:

Be Real, Speed Matters, Stewardship, Relationship Driven, Self-Discipline, and Show Awesome Character.

Additional information

The base salary range for this role is $84,000 - $110,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.