Mechanical / Reliability Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical/Reliability Engineer – Round Tool Manufacturing

Location: Reynoldsville, PA
Shift: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday, 6a to 2p); Other times as needed
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Manufacturing / Engineering

About Us

We are a precision manufacturing operation producing high-quality cutting tools and components for customers across a wide range of industries. Our team is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while providing a clean, well-organized, and team-oriented work environment.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical/Reliability Engineer to support our manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

The Grinding / Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer is primarily responsible for improving the reliability, stability, and overall performance of grinding equipment and manufacturing processes. This role focuses on identifying and eliminating recurring failures, developing sustainable reliability practices, and ensuring consistent, high-efficiency production.

In addition, this position supports grinding operations through the development of CNC programs, manufacturing documentation, and inspection standards. This role ensures that all technical requirements are fully prepared and optimized prior to production while driving continuous improvement across both equipment performance and manufacturing execution.

This position serves as a critical link between engineering, maintenance, and production by combining reliability strategy with hands-on manufacturing support, translating design intent into executable programs, processes, and long-term performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability & Asset Performance

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and process issues
• Identify and drive corrective actions to eliminate recurring failures
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance efforts (inspection standards, condition monitoring, etc.)
• Monitor and improve equipment performance metrics (uptime, MTBF, MTTR)
• Collaborate with maintenance and production to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime

CNC Grinding Programming

• Create and optimize grinding programs
• Develop automated programming methods to improve efficiency and consistency
• Troubleshoot and refine programs during production startup

Manufacturing Preparation

• Prepare production for customer demands and new product development.
• Prepare complete manufacturing release packages, including CNC programs, Manufacturing drawings, Routers, Inspection requirements
• Ensure all technical data is accurate and production-ready before release

Drawings & Documentation

• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings and approval drawings

Production Support

• Provide hands-on technical support to production
• Assist with troubleshooting programs and process issues
• Ensure successful launch of new jobs and process changes
• Drive automation and process improvements
• Focused on standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Autonomous Production

• Support in driving implementation of autonomous production by developing standardized processes, automated programming, and self-sustaining systems that reduce operator dependency and improve consistency

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in tool manufacturing or similar high-precision environments
• Experience with CAD, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, CMMS
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and equipment reliability principles
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment and performing root cause analysis preferred
• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working between engineering, maintenance, and shop floor teams
• Data-driven decision making as a key competency for the role

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Reaching overhead or at/below shoulder level
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling to move materials, tools, or equipment, sometimes involving heavy objects.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave – 14 weeks at 90% of wage
• Retirement plan options – 5% employer contribution plus a 3% employer match on 6% employee contribution
• Opportunities for skill development and internal advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Sponsorship will not be provided. 

Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who require accommodation due to a disability at any point during the application process may contact Human Resources at hrsolutions.us@sandvik.com. Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.