What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Engineer position at Clemens Food Group?
Reliability Engineer
Location(s): Hatfield, PA
Why Join Clemens Food Group?
At Clemens Food Group, we are more than a pork producer. We are a 125-year-old, family-owned company that puts values at the center of everything we do. We believe in doing business the right way, building trust with our team members, customers, and communities. Here, you will join a company committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. Your work will directly shape our ability to produce quality products efficiently, reliably, and safely.
The Impact You’ll Make
As a Reliability Engineer, you will be the problem-solver who ensures our production equipment runs at its best. You will analyze failures, pinpoint root causes, and implement structured solutions that increase uptime and reduce costs. Within your first year, you will lead multiple improvement initiatives, drive measurable cost savings, and establish yourself as a go-to resource for technical expertise and reliability solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Assess production downtime and determine operational or machine-related root causes.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to address underlying issues with effective action plans.
- Partner with engineering, maintenance, production, and quality teams to identify reliability opportunities that support production and cost goals.
- Leverage expertise in machine design, controls functions, and operational procedures to optimize equipment and production lines.
- Utilize SAP, CMMS, and maintenance reliability practices to track and improve performance.
- Lead cross-functional projects that deliver sustainable solutions and measurable financial impact.
What Makes This Role Exciting?
- Direct impact on uptime, cost control, and equipment performance.
- Collaboration with multiple departments including maintenance, engineering, and operations.
- Opportunity to work on a variety of equipment types and production lines.
What We’re Looking For
- Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar reliability certification.
- Proven experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or related technical roles in manufacturing.
- Proficiency in SAP and CMMS systems.
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and understanding of machine design and control systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement lasting solutions.
- Comfortable balancing long-term improvement projects with short-term operational needs.
Skills & Mindset
Must-Have Skills:
- Root cause analysis and failure mode analysis.
- SAP and CMMS system experience.
- Strong mechanical and controls systems knowledge.
- Cross-functional project leadership.
- Vendor and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Mindset for Success:
- Highly analytical and detail-oriented.
- Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership.
- Adaptable and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communicator who builds trust with peers and leadership.
Your Future at Clemens
While this is a new role for Clemens, it has the potential to evolve into leadership positions within trades, maintenance, or engineering. This is a pivotal role that is highly respected and leveraged, offering opportunities to develop both technical expertise and leadership skills. We will invest in your growth through mentorship, training, and exposure to high-impact projects that strengthen your career trajectory.