Highlights
This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and supporting predictive maintenance initiatives across the facility. Analyze equipment failures and perform root cause failure analysis on rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, gearboxes, and fans.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | North Las Vegas, NV |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
| Website | http://www.sofidel.com/it/contatti |
Description
Position Overview
Sofidel America is currently seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for improving equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and supporting predictive maintenance initiatives across the facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with vibration analysis, rotating equipment diagnostics, and reliability improvement strategies within a manufacturing environment.
Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. Our success depends on a strong quality culture supported by individuals who are detail oriented and driven to deliver excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead vibration analysis activities including data collection, route development, spectrum interpretation, and reporting
- Analyze equipment failures and perform root cause failure analysis on rotating equipment such as motors, pumps, gearboxes, and fans
- Develop and support predictive maintenance programs including vibration monitoring, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis
- Monitor equipment performance and maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to prioritize corrective actions based on reliability data
- Support asset criticality assessments and reliability centered maintenance strategies
- Drive reliability improvement projects to extend equipment life and eliminate chronic failures
- Support the maintenance and optimization of condition monitoring tools and systems
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to equipment performance and maintenance activities
- Ensure compliance with plant safety standards and company policies
- Participate in cross functional teams to support plant reliability and continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
- 3 or more years of experience in reliability engineering, vibration analysis, or maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with vibration analysis and rotating equipment diagnostics
- Vibration Analysis Certification (ISO Category III or similar) preferred
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies including vibration monitoring, ultrasound, thermography, and oil analysis
- Experience working with CMMS systems such as MaintainX or similar platforms
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross functional manufacturing environment
Company Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus program
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Stable and growing global company
Work Environment
Sofidel America is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity.
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Nearest Major Market: Las Vegas
About Company
Sofidel group was founded in 1966 and is today a world leader in the market for tissue paper production for sanitary and domestic use: toilet paper, towels, paper towels, facial tissues.
His most well-known brand, and spread to more countries, is Queen, alongside other major brands.
Headquartered in Porcari (LU) Sofidel coordinates the activities of 19 companies in Europe and the United States, which produce every year more than one million tons of paper and employ more than 5,500 people.
Daily in the Group, the creation of value is based on a deep sense of respect for the world we live in.
Because for Sofidel social responsibility of a company is a fundamental tool to promote sustainable development, respectful both of equilibria environment and the needs of the people of today and tomorrow.