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A-dec Inc. · 1 month ago

Manager, Maintenance & Reliability

Oregon - Newberg Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

A-dec Inc. is a company that values high-quality products and services for the dental industry, while also prioritizing employee development. The Maintenance & Reliability Manager will lead the maintenance team, ensuring the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment through proactive maintenance strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

HardwareHealth CareManufacturing

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides overall leadership of manufacturing machine and equipment maintenance operations to ensure equipment uptime, reliability, and support for production goals

Develops and implements preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce downtime

Applies reliability engineering practices, including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to resolve chronic equipment issues

Directs the use of condition-monitoring technologies, including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) tools to support data-driven decision-making and foster a predictive maintenance culture

Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), including Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), to continuously improve performance

Leads, develops, and mentors a high-performing maintenance team, fostering technical growth, collaboration, and a safety-first culture

Promotes cross-shift collaboration and technician ownership of equipment health and standard work practices

Collaborates with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure new equipment installations are maintainable, reliable, and integrated into the maintenance strategy

Manages the maintenance operating budget, driving cost efficiency through optimized resource allocation, repair part inventory control, and downtime prevention

Applies Lean tools and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles to eliminate waste and inefficiencies in maintenance processes

Oversees vendor and contractor performance to ensure quality and cost-effective outsourced maintenance and repair services

Partners with Information Technology, Facilities, and Operations leaders to select and implement a scalable CMMS platform

Leads ongoing optimization, governance, and user adoption of the CMMS as the system of record for asset management, preventive maintenance, work orders, and reporting

Ensures CMMS data accuracy, functional integration with other systems, and continuous improvement of digital maintenance workflows

Qualification

Preventive maintenance strategiesReliability engineering toolsComputerized Maintenance Management SystemCondition-monitoring technologiesLean manufacturing principlesData analysis for improvementCross-functional communicationEquipment lifecycle managementRegulatory complianceTechnical team developmentLeadership skills

Required

Demonstrated expertise in preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies

Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing technical teams

Proficiency with CMMS, including implementation, administration, and process optimization

Working knowledge of condition-monitoring technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography) and IIoT tools

Skilled in analyzing maintenance performance metrics and applying data to drive continuous improvement

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and TPM methodologies

Effective cross-functional communicator, capable of building alignment with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and Information Technology

Solid understanding of equipment lifecycle management, industrial automation systems, and regulatory compliance

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

Proven experience managing large-scale maintenance operations and leading CMMS implementation and optimization

Background in using reliability engineering tools such as RCFA and FMEA

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis

Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively

Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift

Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and /or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc

Preferred

Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, food)

Professional certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Reliability Engineer/Leader (CRE/L), Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM are desirable