{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7307058e9daeb6baf0b034c0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7307058e9daeb6baf0b034c0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7307058e9daeb6baf0b034c0","title":"Reliability Engineer","description":"Appvion is seeking a Reliability Engineer to help improve equipment performance, reliability, and overall effectiveness in our Appleton manufacturing operations. In this hands-on engineering role, you will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, craftspeople, and machine operators to identify reliability opportunities, lead improvement initiatives, support preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and help drive long-term equipment performance.\nWhat You’ll Do\nProvide reliability-engineered solutions that improve overall equipment effectiveness and support long-term equipment performance.\nEnhance equipment reliability through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance practices.\nPlan, schedule, coordinate, and support the execution of maintenance and equipment-reliability activities.\nProvide engineering leadership for continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and safety-related change management activities.\nPartner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, craftspeople, and machine operators to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve performance.\nTranslate critical-to-customer quality metrics into functional design and equipment improvement opportunities.\nWork with cross-functional equipment improvement teams to assess equipment performance, countermeasure recurring problems, and identify reliability concerns.\nTrack monthly breakdown metrics for critical equipment and use data to prioritize reliability focus areas.\nManage reliability-engineering work backlog for assigned areas.\nSupport root cause analysis efforts, including detailed equipment-failure analysis and short- and long-term corrective action plans.\nAssist with maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to support successful work order completion.\nContact, interview, and request bids from vendors, suppliers, engineering consultants, contractors, and other external resources as needed.\nDevelop and manage capital and expense projects, including project details, justification data, procurement needs, spare parts, and bills of materials.\nRecommend and implement replacement or innovative technologies that improve reliability, capability, efficiency, and equipment obsolescence.\nMaintain a working knowledge of the labor agreement to support contract commitments and effective partnership in a union environment.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.\nMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical role.\nStrong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance concepts, tools, and practices.\nTPM and Lean training preferred.\nFamiliarity with modern maintenance techniques, practices, and procedures.\nStrong interpersonal, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause identification skills.\nStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.\nAbility to work responsibly and independently while using sound judgment.\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nExperience with CMMS databases, D365 ERP, and AutoCAD preferred.\nAbout Appvion\nAppvion is the North American leader in specialty and high-performance coatings for thermal label and film applications. Founded in 1907, Appvion innovates sustainable specialty coating solutions that are part of many tickets, tags, labels, and packages consumers touch daily. Our solutions leverage a unique blend of proprietary processes and technical expertise to provide crisp imaging, reliable barcode scannability, and consistent image quality for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive applications.\nAs a premier employer of choice, distinguished by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Employee Friendly Workplace certification, our success is rooted in our people. We are committed to promoting work-life balance and integration by investing in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Appvion and leave your mark on the world.\nWhat We Can Offer You\nWe prioritize the health and happiness of our employees by granting new hires eligibility for benefits starting on the first of the month following their hire date. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full, low-cost coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance, along with additional perks designed to support your well-being and career growth.\nComplimentary access to our 24/7 on-site fitness center.\n100% 401(k) match up to the first 5% contributed, with full vesting on day one.\nGenerous annual time off package, including vacation, sick and emergency time, holidays, paid volunteer time, and parental leave.\nHealth Savings Account options, Employee Assistance Program access, annual bonus program, referral bonus program, short-term disability, long-term disability, and more.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAppvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Human Resources at recruiter@appvion.com.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Appvion","rawCompany":"appvion","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T21:28:50.991Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"49-9041.00","title":"Industrial Machinery Mechanics","slug":"industrial-machinery-mechanics"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"},{"code":"323120","title":"Support Activities for Printing","slug":"support-activities-for-printing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Reliability Engineer","description":"Appvion is seeking a Reliability Engineer to help improve equipment performance, reliability, and overall effectiveness in our Appleton manufacturing operations. In this hands-on engineering role, you will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, craftspeople, and machine operators to identify reliability opportunities, lead improvement initiatives, support preventative and predictive maintenance programs, and help drive long-term equipment performance.\nWhat You’ll Do\nProvide reliability-engineered solutions that improve overall equipment effectiveness and support long-term equipment performance.\nEnhance equipment reliability through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), preventative maintenance, and predictive maintenance practices.\nPlan, schedule, coordinate, and support the execution of maintenance and equipment-reliability activities.\nProvide engineering leadership for continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and safety-related change management activities.\nPartner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, craftspeople, and machine operators to troubleshoot equipment issues and improve performance.\nTranslate critical-to-customer quality metrics into functional design and equipment improvement opportunities.\nWork with cross-functional equipment improvement teams to assess equipment performance, countermeasure recurring problems, and identify reliability concerns.\nTrack monthly breakdown metrics for critical equipment and use data to prioritize reliability focus areas.\nManage reliability-engineering work backlog for assigned areas.\nSupport root cause analysis efforts, including detailed equipment-failure analysis and short- and long-term corrective action plans.\nAssist with maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution to support successful work order completion.\nContact, interview, and request bids from vendors, suppliers, engineering consultants, contractors, and other external resources as needed.\nDevelop and manage capital and expense projects, including project details, justification data, procurement needs, spare parts, and bills of materials.\nRecommend and implement replacement or innovative technologies that improve reliability, capability, efficiency, and equipment obsolescence.\nMaintain a working knowledge of the labor agreement to support contract commitments and effective partnership in a union environment.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.\nMinimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical role.\nStrong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance concepts, tools, and practices.\nTPM and Lean training preferred.\nFamiliarity with modern maintenance techniques, practices, and procedures.\nStrong interpersonal, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause identification skills.\nStrong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.\nAbility to work responsibly and independently while using sound judgment.\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nExperience with CMMS databases, D365 ERP, and AutoCAD preferred.\nAbout Appvion\nAppvion is the North American leader in specialty and high-performance coatings for thermal label and film applications. Founded in 1907, Appvion innovates sustainable specialty coating solutions that are part of many tickets, tags, labels, and packages consumers touch daily. Our solutions leverage a unique blend of proprietary processes and technical expertise to provide crisp imaging, reliable barcode scannability, and consistent image quality for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure-sensitive applications.\nAs a premier employer of choice, distinguished by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Employee Friendly Workplace certification, our success is rooted in our people. We are committed to promoting work-life balance and integration by investing in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Appvion and leave your mark on the world.\nWhat We Can Offer You\nWe prioritize the health and happiness of our employees by granting new hires eligibility for benefits starting on the first of the month following their hire date. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full, low-cost coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance, along with additional perks designed to support your well-being and career growth.\nComplimentary access to our 24/7 on-site fitness center.\n100% 401(k) match up to the first 5% contributed, with full vesting on day one.\nGenerous annual time off package, including vacation, sick and emergency time, holidays, paid volunteer time, and parental leave.\nHealth Savings Account options, Employee Assistance Program access, annual bonus program, referral bonus program, short-term disability, long-term disability, and more.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nAppvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nIf you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact Human Resources at recruiter@appvion.com.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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