Senior Reliability Engineering Lead - Remote

Newell Brands; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 123,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Sr. Manager, Reliability to drive asset reliability across a global manufacturing and distribution network. You will translate policy into site-level programs, lead PM optimization, and oversee condition-monitoring initiatives and RCFA with cross-functional teams.

You will guide reliability engineers, coordinate with maintenance teams, and travel to sites to ensure program execution. This role reports to the Director, Global Reliability within the ERA team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering or related field.
• CMRP or CRL certification is preferred.
• Hands-on reliability engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute site-level reliability assessments using ERA framework across sites and DCs.
• Develop and implement PM optimization plans based on RCM and OEM data.
• Lead condition monitoring deployment including vibration, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasound.
• Conduct RCFA investigations and track corrective actions to closure.
• Build and maintain failure mode libraries and maintenance task lists in CMMS.
• Manage concurrent reliability improvement projects across 4–8 sites.

Skills

Reliability engineering

RCM / PM optimization

Condition monitoring

Root cause failure analysis (RCFA)

Asset management

PM planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field

CMRP or CRL certification

Tools

CMMS (MicroMain)

Job description

Newell Brands is seeking a Sr. Manager, Reliability to drive asset reliability across a global manufacturing and distribution network. You will translate policy into site-level programs, lead PM optimization, and oversee condition-monitoring initiatives and RCFA with cross-functional teams.

You will guide reliability engineers, coordinate with maintenance teams, and travel to sites to ensure program execution. This role reports to the Director, Global Reliability within the ERA team.