Manufacturing Reliability Engineer

Location: Onsite, Time-based Flexible Schedule - Cincinnati, OH

About Us:

Join CREMER NORTH AMERICA - "Where Global Strength Fuels Local Succes"

Global Strength

CREMER OLEO, is the oleochemicals division of CREMER, family-owned enterprise, with headquarter based in Hamburg, Germany, dedicated to plant-based raw materials, from glycerin and fatty acids/alcohols to esters, MCT oils, soap base and bioethanol. We combine trading, distribution, contract manufacturing and end-to-end supply-chain services across key markets worldwide. Our customers include leading players in personal care, nutrition, health, and homecare.

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Reliability Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and sustaining high-performing, safe production systems. Your expertise will drive smarter material utilization, maximize uptime, and boost yield-directly impacting cost efficiency and operational excellence. You'll champion innovative process improvements that raise the bar for capability and exceed expectations, while empowering shift teams to achieve and maintain top-tier performance.

If you're ready to shape the future of manufacturing and create measurable results, join us in making a lasting impact.

Role Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, design, and prepare comprehensive specifications for equipment and production-related processes or methodologies.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives and design projects that align with and advance the organization's annual cost-saving objectives.
• Champion the implementation of Autonomous Maintenance and Total Productive Maintenance practices to enhance operational reliability.
• Engage directly with customers to communicate process deviations and share improvements, ensuring transparency and fostering collaborative solutions.
• Investigate process deviations and drive corrective actions utilizing structured problem-solving techniques.
• Consistently pursue continuous improvement activities to elevate organizational performance and support the company's strategic vision for world-class excellence.

Role Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in a technical engineering role is required.
• Preferred qualifications include 3-5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

Role Personal Attributes

• Analytical & Detail-oriented - approaches problems methodically and makes data-driven decisions.
• Curious & Innovative - constantly seeks better ways to improve processes, technology, and systems.
• Hand-on & Practical - comfortable with the production floor, engaging directly with equipment and operators.
• Resilient & Adaptable - thrives in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment and adjusts quickly to change.
• Results Driven - focused on measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and performance.
• Ownership Mentality - takes initiative and follows through on commitments without constant oversight.
• Continuous Learner - stays current with emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends.

Compensation:

At CREMER, we offer a standout compensation package that includes competitive wages, comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and a time-based flexible schedule. We also offer Annual Incentive Compensation (% is role-based), an employee annual bonus, 401(k) match, and an annual profit share with potential contributions up to 9%-because we believe in rewarding your impact and investing in your future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, including child birth or any related condition, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.