Sonoco · 1 day ago
Reliability Engineer
Newport, TN, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expSonoco Products Company is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Plant Reliability Engineer will lead engineering and maintenance activities, focusing on preventive maintenance and improving plant performance through strategic initiatives and collaboration with various teams.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Works safely and promotes safety in all aspects of employment
Promote a culture in which production, maintenance and engineering work together to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity
Responsible for initiating and developing concepts to improve plant efficiency, maximize equipment reliability and longevity, optimize maintenance spend and reduce energy costs
Act as a catalyst of strategic thinking by challenging site paradigms
Responsible for directing construction and installation of engineering projects which may involve buildings, equipment, and utility services at any location
Drive projects that will include product development, process improvement, and machinery development that will improve safety or competitive advantage
Collaborates with the maintenance and operations teams to drive maintenance excellence, ensure effective execution of reliability strategies, and the development of technical talent across the plant
Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement
Utilizes data (CMMS, machine level data collection, plant performance metrics) to drive project prioritization
Apply reliability tools (RCA and FMEA) to determine the root cause of critical equipment failures and downtime. Identify the appropriate countermeasures and solutions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence
Lead, champion and support continuous improvement initiatives, activities and thought to optimize maintenance practices and reduce downtime
Execute weak-point analysis using Lean methods such as DMAIC, targeting cost reduction, efficiency improvement and trouble-free operation
Project leader - Oversees project workflow including concept development, budgetary costs, engineering design, fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and startup through plant install
Responsible for directing construction and installation of engineering projects which may involve buildings, equipment, and utility services at any location
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other technical degree required
7+ years of manufacturing engineering or maintenance experience required
3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience required
Experience in TPM or Reliability field required
Experience with CMMS implementation and utilization required
Preferred
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
Recent News
Packaging-Gateway.com
2026-01-22
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