Reliability Engineer

For our future state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Reliability Engineer. We take pride in our vision to be the "world's best," it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will be operation in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. You will play a crucial role in creating a healthy work environment for our employees, thereby fostering positive working relationships and teamwork.

Summary Description:

The Reliability Engineer leads and drives reliability improvement to drive proper and optimal maintenance and operations of all plant equipment and assets. Develops and provides recommendations to maximize equipment and process efficiencies, enhances manufacturing effectiveness, and supports new installations. Develops and provides training programs to maintenance and production teams. 

Job Duties:

• Analyzes equipment failures, recommends and implements root cause solutions.  

• Inspects and evaluates repairs within compliance improvement standards.  

• Translates production needs and concepts to engineering principles and terms.  

• Provides engineering support to the maintenance and production departments.  

• Promotes continuous improvement ideas and culture. 

• Supports and helps to maintain condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance programs, monitors program. Effectiveness, and makes adjustments as appropriate.

• Assists in the preparation and implementation of Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) by coordinating with production management, project engineers, and outside sources to obtain input and review.  

• Obtains quotes and develops cost analysis.  

• Prepares specifications, drawings and layouts.  

• Assists in developing project budget and schedule.  

• Supports the development and implementation of technical training programs. 

• Trains plant employees on maintenance best practices.

• Assists in providing directions and leadership to develop technical knowledge throughout the facility.  

• Provides technical expertise to the plant for all equipment, assets, and continuous improvement-related opportunities.  

• Champions applicable LQ continuous improvement teams.  

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering or related field or similar work experience in related industry 

• 3+ years of experience in equipment reliability and/or plant maintenance, additional education may substitute experience where applicable 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience: 

• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience 

• Previous Engineering experience in manufacturing environment 

Leprino Foods embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Offering you in return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?