Reliability Engineer

Arconic · Lafayette, IN

Level: Engineer
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 3+ years
Industry: Metals
Posted: 28 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Arconic (metals) in Lafayette, IN. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

They ask for: 3+ years · degree required
Tools it names: TPM, Root cause, FMEA, Control plans, Robotics, CNC

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $121k–$154k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 38 reliability engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 37 other live reliability postings in Indiana.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 50%
Team leadership 29%
Tooling 21%
Lean 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Control plans, CNC, Casting, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Arconic in Lafayette

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Required Qualifications

✓Minimum 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
✓Bachelor of Engineering degree from an accredited institution
✓Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
✓This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Additional

Preferred Qualifications

✓5-10 years of manufacturing maintenance or engineering experience
✓Experience in implementing reliability-focused strategy
✓Experienced at blueprint and schematic reading and interpretations
✓Experience with data-driven equipment performance monitoring.
✓Reliability Certifications (CMRP, CRL, CRE, ASQ, SMRP, Life Cycle Institute Programs, etc.)
✓Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance-planning processes (incl. FMEA, Control Plan)
✓Ability to implement and drive changes to the plant reliability program.
✓Ability to work alone or with a team
✓Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical and electrical drawings
✓Strong focus on safety.
✓A deep knowledge of industrial equipment (forging, robotics, and CNC equipment are a plus), process controls, maintenance planning systems, condition-based monitoring, and TPM.
✓Experience with analytics and predictive technologies for preferred candidates
✓An understanding of equipment maintenance actions within the reliability framework from a data perspective
✓Strong analytic problem solving by developing and using structured approaches to identify root causes and recommend resolutions
✓Project Management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines
✓Good verbal and written communication skills.

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Arconic creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value.

Arconic Aluminum Extrusions serves the global aerospace and automotive markets with the most specialized engineering, highest quality, and the greatest breadth and depth of forgings and extrusions. Our vertically integrated capabilities and deep materials science expertise in aluminum and titanium structural casting is taking the industry to new heights. AEX is a business unit of Arconic.

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing asset reliability strategies that improve equipment performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and enhance overall manufacturing effectiveness. This role serves as a technical resource for maintenance and operations teams by utilizing reliability engineering principles, preventative and predictive maintenance technologies, data analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify and eliminate chronic equipment issues. The Reliability Engineer works closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to improve asset health, optimize maintenance practices, and support long-term business objectives

The Reliability Engineer within AEX requires technical and interpersonal skills essential to teamwork. Major duties include but are not limited to:

•Develop and implement reliability strategies that improve equipment availability and reduce asset-related losses.
•Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
•Utilize predictive and condition-based maintenance technologies to identify equipment degradation and reduce risk of failure.
•Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance records, and reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive asset reliability initiatives.
•Support the development and optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
•Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability.

General duties for the Reliability Engineer include but are not limited to:

•Monitor asset performance and reliability trends to identify chronic losses and prioritize improvement activities.
•Facilitate failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA), asset criticality assessments, and other reliability-centered maintenance processes.
•Develop and maintain equipment standards, maintenance task lists, and reliability documentation.
•Assist in the implementation and sustainment of lubrication excellence, precision maintenance, and asset care programs.
•Implement and track reliability KPIs across the business units that align and support the business objectives
•Develop and continuously improve work management processes, including work identification, prioritization, planning, scheduling, backlog management, and execution practices to enhance workforce efficiency and asset reliability.