Reliability Engineer, Sinaai-Waas

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, and Sharpie®. The company fosters a high-performance culture driven by 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 alsoact as a key link between Maintenance and Engineering teams, ensuring strong integration in equipment development, upgrades, and modifications.

Your Key Responsibilities

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 a 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

What You’ll Need Minimum

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

Your Advantage

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

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Internal recognition programs

Employee referral bonuses

Support programs for employee well‑being

A collaborative and inclusive work environment

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