Reliability Mechanical Engineer
Location: Krusevac (on-site) I Full-time
About Goodyear
We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.
Why This Role Matters
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will support the reliable and efficient operation of equipment in the plant. You will apply maintenance engineering practices to help improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support safe and stable production operations.
What You’ll Do
Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement activities on production equipment, including presses, mixers, extruders, conveyors, and auxiliary machinery.
Support the improvement and troubleshooting of machine-level systems using knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical components such as pumps, valves, cylinders, and heat exchangers.
Implement and support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance activities in a continuous production environment.
Work with maintenance and production teams to support safe working practices and ensure consistent technical standards across activities.
Analyze equipment failures and production losses using maintenance data and key performance indicators such as MTTR, MTBF, and availability to support improvement efforts.
Use predictive maintenance methods such as vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermography, and motor diagnostics where applicable.
Support lubrication practices, spare parts management, and equipment lifecycle planning based on asset needs and usage.
Participate in coordination meetings, shutdown planning, and continuous improvement activities with production, maintenance, and quality teams, with a focus on equipment performance and process stability.
What You’ll Bring
Basic Qualifications
VI/VII degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
At least 5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or industrial manufacturing
Advanced English language skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and contribute to operational improvements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with maintenance planning or reliability improvement methods
Familiarity with CMMS or SAP systems for maintenance tracking and reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Interest in improving equipment performance and learning industrial maintenance practices\
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- VI/VII degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in equipment reliability, maintenance engineering, or industrial manufacturing
- Advanced English language skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Collaborative team player with experience coordinating cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques and reliability improvement methods
- Familiarity with CMMS/SAP for maintenance planning and reporting
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What We Do
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
