Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Knorr-Bremse AG; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation & paid holidays

Parental leave

Bonuses up to 10% of salary

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to elevate the maintenance team and drive reliability initiatives. You will lead cross‑functional collaboration, manage the budget, and be hands‑on on the shop floor when needed to ensure production continuity.

The role requires strong leadership, deep maintenance engineering expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality policies. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field.
• At least five years of experience leading a maintenance engineering team.
• Knowledge of reliability systems and processes.
• At least five years supervising skilled trade technicians.
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge for repairs on a variety of equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, energy management, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy equipment and carry tools on site.
• Shop mathematics and blueprint reading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; statistical evaluation software a plus.
• Team-oriented and safety-conscious; follows instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set overall strategy for machine reliability processes and maintenance.
• Manage maintenance staff; scheduling, coaching, and budgeting.
• Plan and implement reliability systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers on failures and service actions.
• Track downtime, MTTR/MTBF, uptime and staff utilization.
• Lead problem-solving teams for long-term corrective actions.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Stay current with technology; ensure team knowledge and skills are up-to-date.
• Drive skill enhancement and address gaps across the team.
• Adhere to ISO14001 and IATF16949 quality policies and product safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance engineering

Reliability systems

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Analytical ability

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to elevate the maintenance team and drive reliability initiatives. You will lead cross‑functional collaboration, manage the budget, and be hands‑on on the shop floor when needed to ensure production continuity.

The role requires strong leadership, deep maintenance engineering expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality policies. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.