Reliability Engineer - Careers at Sonoco
Sonoco
Reliability Engineer - Careers at Sonoco
Job Description
About Sonoco
From a small family business founded in 1899 to a multi-billion-dollar global leader in packaging solutions, Sonoco has been transforming products and packaging for over a century. Operating in over 34 countries, Sonoco's talented team drives innovation in sustainability, industrialization, and groundbreaking solutions. Our core belief—'People Build Businesses'—fuels our success as a world leader with a diverse portfolio of brands.
Position Summary
Join Sonoco as a Plant Reliability Engineer in Newport, TN, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This critical role leads engineering and maintenance activities, spearheading preventive maintenance, reliability processes, and equipment upgrades to boost plant performance, efficiency, and safety. Be the catalyst for strategic improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
As Reliability Engineer, you'll promote a collaborative safety culture, analyze equipment data using CMMS and metrics, and apply tools like RCA, FMEA, and Lean DMAIC for root cause analysis and downtime reduction. Lead projects from concept to startup, optimize maintenance spend, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to enhance reliability and technical talent development.
Your Impact Includes:
- Improving plant efficiency and equipment longevity
- Directing construction and installation of engineering projects
- Championing maintenance excellence and energy cost reductions
Required Qualifications
We seek candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred), 7+ years in manufacturing engineering/maintenance, 3+ years supervisory experience, and proven TPM/Reliability expertise. CMMS experience is required; Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus. Bring your passion for data-driven reliability engineering to Sonoco.
Why Join Us
Sonoco offers competitive pay ($102,080–$114,840 base + 12.5% monthly bonus), comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing programs. Advance your career in packaging manufacturing with a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee growth. Apply now for Reliability Engineer jobs in Newport, TN, and build your future at Sonoco!
Locations
- Newport, TN, United States
Salary
102,080 - 114,840 USD / yearly
110,250 - 134,500 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Reliability Engineeringintermediate
- Preventive Maintenanceintermediate
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)intermediate
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)intermediate
- CMMS Implementationintermediate
- Lean Six Sigmaintermediate
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)intermediate
- Project Managementintermediate
- Data Analysisintermediate
- Equipment Optimizationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field preferred (experience)
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification a plus (experience)
- 7+ years of manufacturing engineering or maintenance experience (experience)
- 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience (experience)
- Experience in TPM or Reliability field required (experience)
- Experience with CMMS implementation and utilization required (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering and maintenance activities for the plant, focusing on preventive maintenance and reliability processes
- Promote safety culture and collaboration between production, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Develop concepts to improve plant efficiency, equipment reliability, and reduce maintenance costs
- Monitor equipment performance data and utilize CMMS and metrics for project prioritization
- Apply RCA and FMEA tools to identify root causes of failures and implement countermeasures
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methods like DMAIC
- Oversee engineering projects from concept to installation, including construction of buildings, equipment, and utilities
Benefits
- general: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- general: Wellbeing tools and resources including Employee Assistance Program
- general: Paid time off and holidays
- general: Variety of company paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability
- general: Tuition reimbursement
- general: Monthly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary
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Reliability Engineer - Careers at Sonoco
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Reliability Engineer - Careers at Sonoco
Job Description
About Sonoco
From a small family business founded in 1899 to a multi-billion-dollar global leader in packaging solutions, Sonoco has been transforming products and packaging for over a century. Operating in over 34 countries, Sonoco's talented team drives innovation in sustainability, industrialization, and groundbreaking solutions. Our core belief—'People Build Businesses'—fuels our success as a world leader with a diverse portfolio of brands.
Position Summary
Join Sonoco as a Plant Reliability Engineer in Newport, TN, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This critical role leads engineering and maintenance activities, spearheading preventive maintenance, reliability processes, and equipment upgrades to boost plant performance, efficiency, and safety. Be the catalyst for strategic improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
As Reliability Engineer, you'll promote a collaborative safety culture, analyze equipment data using CMMS and metrics, and apply tools like RCA, FMEA, and Lean DMAIC for root cause analysis and downtime reduction. Lead projects from concept to startup, optimize maintenance spend, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to enhance reliability and technical talent development.
Your Impact Includes:
- Improving plant efficiency and equipment longevity
- Directing construction and installation of engineering projects
- Championing maintenance excellence and energy cost reductions
Required Qualifications
We seek candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred), 7+ years in manufacturing engineering/maintenance, 3+ years supervisory experience, and proven TPM/Reliability expertise. CMMS experience is required; Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus. Bring your passion for data-driven reliability engineering to Sonoco.
Why Join Us
Sonoco offers competitive pay ($102,080–$114,840 base + 12.5% monthly bonus), comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing programs. Advance your career in packaging manufacturing with a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and employee growth. Apply now for Reliability Engineer jobs in Newport, TN, and build your future at Sonoco!
Locations
- Newport, TN, United States
Salary
102,080 - 114,840 USD / yearly
110,250 - 134,500 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Reliability Engineeringintermediate
- Preventive Maintenanceintermediate
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)intermediate
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)intermediate
- CMMS Implementationintermediate
- Lean Six Sigmaintermediate
- TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)intermediate
- Project Managementintermediate
- Data Analysisintermediate
- Equipment Optimizationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field preferred (experience)
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification a plus (experience)
- 7+ years of manufacturing engineering or maintenance experience (experience)
- 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience (experience)
- Experience in TPM or Reliability field required (experience)
- Experience with CMMS implementation and utilization required (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering and maintenance activities for the plant, focusing on preventive maintenance and reliability processes
- Promote safety culture and collaboration between production, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Develop concepts to improve plant efficiency, equipment reliability, and reduce maintenance costs
- Monitor equipment performance data and utilize CMMS and metrics for project prioritization
- Apply RCA and FMEA tools to identify root causes of failures and implement countermeasures
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methods like DMAIC
- Oversee engineering projects from concept to installation, including construction of buildings, equipment, and utilities
Benefits
- general: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- general: 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- general: Wellbeing tools and resources including Employee Assistance Program
- general: Paid time off and holidays
- general: Variety of company paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability
- general: Tuition reimbursement
- general: Monthly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary
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