Reliability Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. SIRE Life Sciences scores B on the Alion truth index.
A leading organization in the manufacturing sector dedicated to maintaining high standards of operational excellence. The company is committed to continuous improvement and invests heavily in optimizing maintenance strategies and asset performance to ensure maximum productivity.
Job Description
The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer will play a key role in advancing the maintenance and asset management practices within the organization. Based in Groningen, this position offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that improve equipment reliability, develop robust maintenance strategies, and contribute to the company’s goal of operational excellence.
Responsibilities
-Conduct in-depth investigations into technical issues, analyzing root causes of machine failures.
-Assess equipment and material failures to determine the most effective repair, maintenance, or improvement actions.
-Develop and refine maintenance plans and solutions to increase equipment availability.
-Organize and manage spare parts inventory, ensuring smooth operational continuity.
-Create clear and detailed work instructions for operators and maintenance teams.
-Analyze breakdowns to identify whether issues are electrical, mechanical, or a combination of both and determine appropriate solutions.
-Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, and cross-functional teams to implement maintenance improvements.
-Support the implementation of an inventory management system for spare parts.
-Develop and optimize preventive maintenance strategies in cooperation with relevant departments.
-Apply maintenance methodologies such as RCA, FMECA, and Life Cycle Costing.
-Monitor machine performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvements.
-Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability.
-Contribute to developing troubleshooting guides and other technical documentation.
Requirements
-Completed technical college education.
-3-5 years of relevant experience in maintenance, reliability, or a similar field.
-Strong background in maintenance engineering and asset management within a manufacturing environment.
-Fluent in Dutch (mandatory) and English.
-Knowledge of maintenance methodologies such as RCA, FMECA, and Life Cycle Costing.
-Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving skills.
-Proactive, collaborative, and able to work independently.
-Willingness to work full-time onsite in Groningen.
Other Information
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