Sr Lead, Reliability Engineering

Newell Brands is hiring a Sr Lead, Reliability Engineering to execute reliability improvement programs across manufacturing sites and distribution centers. The role translates global asset management policy into site-level assessments, maintenance and condition monitoring programs, fleet management, and reliability reporting, while coaching site teams and managing concurrent projects.

Responsibilities:

• Execute site-level reliability assessments using the ERA reliability framework: asset registry validation, criticality ranking (FMECA-based), PM plan audit, and condition monitoring gap analysis across manufacturing sites and DC facilities
• Develop and implement PM optimization plans using RCM principles, condition-based triggers, and failure mode data; establish PM intervals grounded in equipment OEM data and operational history
• Lead condition monitoring program deployment at assigned sites, including vibration analysis routes, oil sampling schedules, thermographic inspection programs, and ultrasound surveys
• Execute the Tribo Program at assigned sites: conduct Tribo Scorecard assessments, develop site-level lubrication improvement plans, support development of on-site tribology SMEs, and track progress against network Tribo standards defined by the Director, Global Reliability
• Conduct and lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations for chronic failures and high-impact asset events; own corrective action tracking through closure
• Build and maintain failure mode libraries and asset-specific maintenance task lists within MicroMain CMMS
• Execute fleet management assessments within assigned site portfolios: document asset populations by class (motors, drives, compressors, conveyors, automation equipment, etc.), validate fleet criticality ratings, and identify fleet-level PM standardization gaps
• Contribute fleet performance data to network-level benchmarking; identify poor-performing assets within a fleet class and recommend lifecycle interventions (condition-based replacement, refurbishment, or standardization)
• Support the Director in developing capital replacement schedules for critical fleet segments; provide site-level asset condition inputs to long-range capital planning
• Implement fleet-based spare parts strategies at assigned sites, including kitting standards and critical spare identification aligned to fleet criticality tiers
• Drive asset data quality within MicroMain: asset hierarchy integrity, PM plan completeness, labor hour capture, and work order classification accuracy
• Generate reliability KPI reports including PMR, MTBF, MTTR, planned vs. unplanned maintenance ratio, and backlog analysis at site and regional levels
• Support development of reliability analytics dashboards in coordination with the ERA AI & Digital Enablement team
• Identify data gaps in CMMS cost fields and labor actuals; develop site-specific data governance improvement plans
• Partner with site Engineering Managers and Maintenance Supervisors to build local reliability ownership and PM discipline at the front line
• Execute PEAK EFO pillar assessments at assigned sites, evaluating AM and PM pillar maturity against global standards; document gaps, develop site-level improvement plans, and track progression through defined maturity stages in alignment with the Director's network-wide EFO program
• Facilitate reliability-focused kaizen events, PM standardization workshops, and condition monitoring training at assigned sites
• Support development of site Reliability Engineers through on-site coaching, structured work plans, and technical mentorship
• Travel to assigned manufacturing sites (domestic and international) on a regular cadence to assess program execution and drive improvement
• Manage concurrent reliability improvement projects across a portfolio of 4-8 manufacturing sites; maintain project plans, milestone tracking, and risk logs
• Report site-level PMR, OEE, and condition monitoring adoption metrics to the Director, Global Reliability on a regular cadence
• Participate in PEAK operating reviews, contributing reliability KPIs and site action plans to the monthly/quarterly cadence
• Support development of reliability investment business cases, cost avoidance analyses, and capital justification documentation
• Coordinate with ERA Automation and OT teams to integrate condition monitoring sensors and edge devices into the site OT network architecture
• Partner with Operations to align reliability program priorities with production scheduling, planned outage windows, and capital projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with condition monitoring technologies: vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, or equivalent
• Experience with CMMS platforms for asset management, PM planning, and work order execution
• Working knowledge of RCM, FMECA, PM optimization, and root cause failure analysis methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and site engagements simultaneously
• Strong hands-on technical capability in reliability engineering disciplines
• Structured problem solver with a data-driven approach to failure analysis
• Effective communicator with site-level teams and program leadership
• Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a distributed portfolio
• Collaborative team member with a continuous improvement mindset
• CMRP, CRL, or Category I/II vibration analyst certification (ISO 18436 or equivalent)
• Experience with MicroMain or similar CMMS platforms
• Familiarity with PEAK, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies
• International manufacturing site experience; LATAM or EMEA exposure preferred
• Experience integrating condition monitoring data with industrial analytics or AI platforms