Position Summary
The Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of a dairy manufacturing facility by utilizing technology to make data driven decisions and implement robust solutions to systemically improve plant uptime. This position supports the production process by minimizing downtime, ensuring safety, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
This position reports directly to the Reliability Engineering Manager and works closely with Plant Maintenance and Engineering personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement solutions that address issues impacting equipment reliability.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify potential issues and ensure optimal operation.
- Work closely with Maintenance Technicians to train and lead troubleshooting events when necessary.
- Manage projects related to reliability improvement initiatives including scope development, planning, execution, closeout, and sustainability of improvements.
- Adhere to safety regulations, protocols, and company standards, including OSHA requirements, to maintain a safe working environment.
- Proactively recommend and assist with implementing improvements to maintenance procedures, standards, and policies.
- When requested, document project activities, inspections, and schedule, and report to appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other departments and maintenance team members to coordinate tasks and share knowledge.
- Develop training, progression strategies, and curriculum for maintenance and engineering leadership, reliability engineers, and maintenance technicians.
- Remain current with industry trends, best practices, and new technologies related to reliability engineering and maintenance.
- Respond to emergency situations as required, including instances that occur outside of normal working hours.
- Act as key technological resource in assisting with long-term equipment commissioning as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical certifications in electrical controls and diagnostics are highly desirable.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex problems.
- Prior experience in an industrial or food production facility, particularly in dairy manufacturing.
- Familiarity with the unique maintenance challenges and regulatory requirements in food production environments.
- Experience in using a CMMS to manage and prioritize maintenance tasks.
- Experience editing and creating PLC and HMI programs. (Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Preferred)
- Reliability Engineer Certification with accredited organization is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, precision mechanical, and electrical repairs.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with management and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to identify and implement solutions.
- Microsoft Office skills including advanced knowledge of Excel functionality and Excel addons for data analysis and presentation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with company-wide cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to identify and implement solutions.
Company Overview
Daisy Brand is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories – sour cream and cottage cheese. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we’ve earned the trust of Americans through consistency and quality across five generations as a family-owned company. Our success has been guided by a simple belief: good food, much like good work, starts with integrity. That mindset continues to shape how we make our products, run our business, and support the people behind the brand.
At Daisy Brand, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We invest thoughtfully in advancements that strengthen our products and operations, supporting responsible, long-term growth. In 2025, we broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa, further strengthening our supply chain alongside our established plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Wooster, Ohio. Looking ahead, our state-of-the-art Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will bring together research, food science, culinary, and technology teams to shape the future of our products. Recent work from these teams includes the development of the squeeze pouch and new line of dips, reflecting an intentional approach to modernization while staying true to the quality our consumers expect.
At the heart of Daisy Brand is its people. The company is intentionally structured to be collaborative and accessible, with an entrepreneurial mindset encouraged at every level. We hire with the goal of building long-term careers and provide an environment where employees are trusted to think critically, take initiative, and continue learning. Growth here isn’t accidental; it’s actively supported and shared.
To support our employees and their families, Daisy Brand offers a people-first benefits package that includes:
- A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
- Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
- A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
- Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
- Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
- Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
- Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Fitness and wellness incentives
- And more.
Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.
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