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Reliability Engineer

Job ID:
R-1166735
Category:
Supply Chain
Location:
Jefferson City, MO
Date posted:
10/07/2025
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Job Purpose
We are actively seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our factory located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Incumbent will drive critical improvements and eliminate loses from a technical perspective. The role is a key contributor to stabilizing the reliability of the production lines in a factory in order to move from reactive to proactive, for development of technical teams, as well as launching of semi-autonomous teams to be successful.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The Reliability Engineer role is critical to the development of our factories to World Class, which means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses.
  • She/he will apply extensively the full range of Focused and Quality
    Improvement methods and tools to counter losses identified in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost Deployment, Customer Service and Logistics.
  • The Cost Deployment pillar will be populated with data built up through application of the Managing Manufacturing Performance Code, which is key to ensuring focus on key losses.
  • Working directly with the line crews on a daily basis the Reliability Engineer also acts as the technical trainer for line teams and provides coaching in phenomena identification, root cause analysis and the establishment of counter-measures.
  • The Reliability Engineer is responsible for the validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line. A core deliverable is to eliminate losses and wastes and increase the stability of the line to support the transition of traditional line teams to semi-autonomous teams.

Key Deliverables:

  • Eliminate Waste and Loss according to the UMS (Unilever Manufacturing System) prioritization process using AM, PM, FI and PD pillar tools and methodologies.
  • Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line.
  • Train line crews on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability).
  • Identify and extend good practice to other lines.
  • Application and accuracy of MMP Code data.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field: mechanical, chemical, Electrical Engineering, etc.
  • A minimum of 0-2 years of combined engineering experience.
  • Experience in statistical and process control tools.
  • Experience in AM, PM, FI, PD, Quality and Logistics methods and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience within continuous improvement.
  • 2+ years of FMCG/CPG industry experience.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting transformation/CapEx projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field: mechanical, chemical, Electrical Engineering, etc.
  • Experience in statistical and process control tools.
  • Experience in AM, PM, FI, PD, Quality and Logistics methods and tools.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.  

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.  

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.  

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  

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