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Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer
full-timeLake Forest Park$73k - $165k

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Lake Forest Park

Salary

$73k - $165k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

At Clorox, we’re driven by a powerful purpose: to champion a cleaner, healthier world. For over a century, our trusted products have helped people protect what matters most—homes, families, and communities. When you join our team, you become part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and impact. From cutting-edge product development to sustainable manufacturing and community initiatives, every role at Clorox contributes to making everyday life better for millions. If you're passionate about making a difference and being part of a team that’s committed to doing the right thing, Clorox Cleaning offers a place where your work truly matters.

We are seeking a highly skilled Molding Reliability Engineer with specialized experience in injection molding and blow molding processes. This role is critical to ensuring the long-term performance, safety, and efficiency of our plastic manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will lead proactive reliability initiatives, analyze equipment performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve product quality. The Molding Reliability Engineer will possess advanced knowledge and technical expertise to deploy continuous improvement methodologies to improve asset reliability and elimination of defects.

In this role, you will:

  • Coordinates Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) processes and tracks the implementation of recommendations through resolution.

  • Conducts Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and develops reliability strategies.

  • Serves as Operations Readiness Lead supporting  innovation and capital projects by acting as the Liaison between Project Managers and Plant resources.

  • Reviews equipment specifications and standards and develops recommendations for reliability improvements.

  • Formulates, implements, maintains, and audits Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Diagnostic Maintenance (PdM) programs.

  • Recommends projects and/or studies and develops cost justification for reliability improvements

  • Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers.

  • Continues to improve the reliability tools and methods utilized in increasing plant reliability.

  • Ensures proper spare parts inventory levels for sustaining equipment maintainability and availability.

  • Advises plant and corporate engineering on new capital designs and installations to ensure that equipment reliability, operability, and maintainability are preserved.

  • Participates in the final check out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.

  • Execute the identification and elimination of bad actors and the optimization of equipment availability.

  • Participate in the development, design and installation of predictive maintenance programs and technology applications to identify and eliminate defects.

  • Partner with and provide guidance to maintenance repairs and production in reliability related processes and the identification of critical spares.

What we look for:

  • 5+ years of related engineering experience in reliability, maintenance, or manufacturing, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

  • 3+ years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience within a plastics manufacturing environment.

  • *Hands-on expertise with injection molding and blow molding equipment, including PET and HDPE products.

  • 2+ years of experience managing capital projects within a manufacturing setting (preferred).

  • Strong proficiency in applying reliability tools such as FMEA, RCFA, Preventive Maintenance (PM), and Predictive Maintenance (PdM).

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification with proven ability to drive process improvements (preferred).

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Experienced in using SAP for maintenance, project, or reliability management.

  • Committed to safety, environmental compliance, and maintaining productivity through a strong work ethic and teamwork in an empowered environment.

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Workplace type:

On-Site

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $88,700 - $165,900

–Zone B: $81,300 - $152,100

–Zone C: $73,900 - $138,300

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Other facts

Tech stack
Reliability Engineering,Maintenance Engineering,Manufacturing,Injection Molding,Blow Molding,FMEA,RCFA,Preventive Maintenance,Predictive Maintenance,Lean Six Sigma,SAP,Project Management,Technical Expertise,Root Cause Analysis,Continuous Improvement,Collaboration

About The Clorox Company

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) champions people to be well and thrive every single day. Its trusted brands include Brita®, Burt's Bees®, Clorox®, Fresh Step®, Glad®, Hidden Valley®, Kingsford®, Liquid-Plumr® and Pine-Sol® as well as international brands such as Clorinda®, Chux® and Poett®. Headquartered in Oakland, California, since 1913, Clorox was one of the first in the U.S. to integrate ESG into its business reporting. In 2024 the company was ranked No. 1 on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the second consecutive year.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Molding Reliability Engineer will lead reliability initiatives, analyze equipment performance, and collaborate with teams to enhance product quality. Responsibilities include conducting failure analysis, developing maintenance programs, and ensuring equipment reliability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Clorox Company pay for a Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer?

The Clorox Company offers a competitive compensation package for the Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer role. The salary range is USD 74k - 166k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer do at The Clorox Company?

As a Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer at The Clorox Company, you will: the Molding Reliability Engineer will lead reliability initiatives, analyze equipment performance, and collaborate with teams to enhance product quality. Responsibilities include conducting failure analysis, developing maintenance programs, and ensuring equipment reliability..

Why join The Clorox Company as a Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer?

The Clorox Company is a leading Manufacturing company. The Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer position at The Clorox Company remote?

The Plastic Molding Reliability Engineer position at The Clorox Company is based in Lake Forest Park, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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