Reliability Engineer

NV Snack Food Poco Loco; Roeselare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Company car

Group insurance

11 ADV days

Hospitalization & dental insurance

Extensive training opportunities

Benefits at Work platform

Annual team-building event

Job summary

Paulig is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our Technical Engineering team in Roeselare, Belgium. You will enhance asset uptime, availability and maintainability through engineering expertise, data analysis and proactive maintenance strategies.

Key activities include RCA on equipment failures, condition monitoring, preventive/predictive maintenance, and developing reliability models such as FMEAs and RCIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electromechanics with strong theory and practical knowledge.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing processes, preferably in the food industry.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor asset health using condition monitoring techniques (vibration, oil, thermography).
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to plan preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Create and maintain reliability models (FMEAs, RCAs) and analyze performance data.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Condition Monitoring

Continuous Improvement

Analytical thinking

Dutch language

English language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree electromechanics

Tools

FMEAs

RCM

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Job description

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter.

We’re looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our technical department and help us shape the future of food and beverages. You will be based in Roeselare, Belgium and report to the Technical Engineering Manager.

Your role in the blend

As a Reliability Engineer, you improve the reliability, availability, and maintainability of our equipment and systems through engineering expertise, data analysis, and proactive maintenance strategies. You ensure that our plant assets operate safely and efficiently, helping to minimize downtime and maintenance costs while maximizing production output and asset lifecycle value.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Monitor asset health using condition monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Create and maintain reliability models, such as FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, failure patterns, and areas for improvement
• Support capital projects by providing reliability input into design, commissioning, and startup
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations related to equipment operation and maintenance
• Train maintenance and operations staff on reliability best practices and tools
• Contribute to compliance of required audits (FSSC, ISO14001, BRC and similar) and the quality objectives, health and safety rules and instructions as well as environmental performance
• Using the company's guiding principles as a model

Your key ingredients

• Bachelor's or Master's degree electromechanics with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge
• Preferably 5 years of working experience manufacturing processes and familiar with the food industry considered beneficial
• Speaks fluently Dutch and English
• Analytical, hands on, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Adaptability, communication, persistent and cooperative team player
• You typically work during the day but are willing to be flexible
• The right hand of the Technical Engineering Manager and willing to replace them for shorter periods of time.

The flavours we bring

Working at Paulig, a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture.

We offer:

• A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture.
• Continuous learning – access to LinkedIn Learning, and development programs.
• A passionate team – diverse backgrounds that spark creativity and collaboration.
• A competitive salary supplemented with a wide range of benefits: meal vouchers, company car, group insurance, 11 ADV days, seniority days, hospitalization & dental insurance, extensive training opportunities, as well as a Benefits at Work platform
• Every year, a relaxing team-building event takes place with your department.
• You can have your packages delivered to the Paulig Bring me box.
• We provide fresh fruit and fresh soup daily
• We offer a movement program in collaboration with a sports club
• We work with a specialized organization to support mental well-being
• You can purchase our products at attractive discounts in our Paulig shop.

About Paulig

At Paulig, we believe every meal counts. As an international player in the food and beverage industry and as a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter. Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; Tex Mex, coffee, Asian food, snacks and spices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Conimex, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 1,39 billion in 2025. The company has over 2700 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose “For a life full of flavour”. Read more: www.pauliggroup.com

Join Paulig – For a life full of flavour.