Reliability Engineer

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Reliability Engineer - Machine Performance & Maintenance Program

Location: Sint- Niklaas- Belgium

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Your Role & Team in a Nutshell

As a Reliability Engineer, you will develop and continuously improve the site maintenance program to enhance long-term machine performance. Your focus will be on increasing reliability and availability while optimizing safety, quality, and maintenance costs.

You will translate data into concrete actions by analyzing performance, identifying recurring issues, and driving structured improvements. You will also act as a key link between Maintenance and Engineering teams, ensuring strong integration in equipment development, upgrades, and modifications., * Set priorities for reliability activities in alignment with the Maintenance Manager

• Monitor and analyze performance metrics (reliability, availability, safety, quality, cost)
• Develop, maintain and improve maintenance plans and strategies
• Identify and manage critical spare parts requirements
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Build business cases to support maintenance and reliability improvements
• Analyze recurring and long-term technical issues using structured methodologies
• Manage technical documentation, standards and procedures
• Ensure effective use and continuous improvement of the CMMS (MicroMain)
• Support complex troubleshooting as 3rd-line technical expert
• Contribute to maintenance contracts with external suppliers
• Provide reliability input for new equipment and modification projects
• Develop long-term asset plans to extend equipment life and optimize investments
• Train and support colleagues through knowledge sharing and coaching
• Ensure compliance with Environment, ISO and 6S standards, * Learning and development opportunities
• Internal recognition programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Support programs for employee well-being
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electro-mechanics, or equivalent experience
• Several years of experience in reliability or maintenance engineering
• Strong knowledge of Reliability Engineering methodologies (FMEA, RCA, PM optimization)
• Experience with maintenance management systems (CMMS), ideally MicroMain
• Basic knowledge of mechatronic production systems and maintenance processes, * Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure and communicate complex topics clearly
• Ability to connect and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Proactive approach to gathering information and making data-driven decisions
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify root causes quickly
• Ability to define a long-term vision for maintenance strategy
• Commitment to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement culture

Newell Brands is a leading global consumer goods company with well-known brands and manufacturing operations across EMEA.