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Smurfit Westrock

# Mgr II, Reliability Eng

Listed on Smurfit Westrock’s official careers site. Posted November 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

### Position

Mechanical Reliability Superintendent Job Code: MEREM4 + Mgr II, Reliability Eng Location: Cottonton, AL The Opportunity: The successful candidate will proactively identify and implement maintenance best practices and drive implementation throughout the facility. Primarily responsible for investigating and resolving mechanical reliability issues within the facility. Drives root cause failure analysis process and actively participates in critical maintenance initiatives across the facility.

Responsible for lubrication, vibration, condition monitoring, and reliability improvement projects. The mechanical reliability superintendent will promote and advance the reliability program across the entire mill. Here are some of the ways this will occur: Use equipment failure analysis to identify repetitive maintenance issues and develop and implement solutions that eliminate problems, improve reliability, and reduce maintenance costs.

Design and execute reliability improvement projects Use proactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance techniques to avoid and to detect equipment failures. Champion the maintenance reliability program Responsible for continuous improvement of lubrication, vibration, and condition monitoring programs.

### How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
- Support and drive accident prevention and environmental excellence
- Enforce all plant safety rules and regulations and participate in regular safety meetings
- Lead the mechanical reliability group to continuously improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.

Work with Engineering to ensure maintenance reliability and equipment access is designed into new projects.

Be a tireless and enthusiastic champion of reliability
- Develop and mentor reliability engineers Assure predictive and preventive maintenance activities support the mill’s strategic direction
- Support the Pressure Vessel and Tank integrity program for the site, including inspection and repairs Responsible for the lubrication team and to optimize the lubrication program in all process areas Responsible for the mill’s vibration program and continuous improvement of this key service
- Use data to develop additional Preventative Maintenance (PM) activities that will improve overall mill reliability Assure the Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance routes and programs are implemented, audited and improved on existing equipment and as equipment is added.
- Manage and report Key
- Process Indicators (KPIs) detailing the results of reliability program activities on a weekly basis
- Work closely with purchasing, stores, and engineering to ensure equipment reliability is implemented throughout all project phases including procurement, vendor selection, spare part selection and stocking
- Develop and adopt standards that improve equipment reliability in areas such as Essential Care, PM, PdM, equipment procurement, stocked parts, rebuilds, installation and work execution Continuously work with Maintenance and Operations to educate, promote and support program buy-in throughout the mill
- Review modification drawings and specifications and direct the implementation of appropriate preventive maintenance actions
- Recommend innovative solutions to increase equipment life and reduce maintenance costs through the analysis of repetitive equipment failures/breakdowns and predictive maintenance analysis
- Manage the mechanical related Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process
- Ensure follow-through, completion and documentation of the RCFA Action Items
- Participate in the “Management of Change” process to optimize the reliability of new or modified equipment or processes
- Submit recommendations and justification for capital expenditures that support and improve the Reliability Program
- Direct the accumulation and maintenance of reliability records so that they are available to mill personnel digitally on-line
- Manage precision maintenance training and execution of precision work
- Develop precision maintenance installation worksheets and QA/QC documentation Drive Root Cause Failure Analysis process
- Resolve mechanical reliability issues to increase process reliability and decrease cost (mill wide)
- Provide leadership and daily technical assistance for mechanical issues for the maintenance organization Managing maintenance resources or contractors during outages or project implementation What you need to succeed: Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of applicable reliability maintenance experience in heavy industrial manufacturing - paper mill experience a plus Supervisory experience is a plus. Strong engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication and leadership skills, team player What we offer: Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more! A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Nov 2, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 10, 2026
- Listed for: 8 days[Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Mgr-II-Reliability-Eng/34608)

## Hiring at Smurfit Westrock
- Open jobs: 799
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Oct 20, 2026

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