Sr Lead, Reliability Engineering

Job ID: 18910

Alternate Locations: Remote

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Reports To

Director, Global Reliability

Department

Engineering, Reliability & Automation (ERA)

Organization

Global Supply Chain and Procurement (GPSN)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr. Manager, Reliability is a senior technical contributor and program manager within the ERA Global Reliability team, responsible for executing reliability improvement programs across a portfolio of Newell Brands manufacturing sites and distribution centers within the global network of 40+ manufacturing facilities, 60 DCs, and markets in 140 countries. Reporting to the Director, Global Reliability, this role is a field-level executor of the Newell Brands Strategic Equipment Management Policy (SEMP) - the company's governing framework for how assets are planned, acquired, operated, maintained, and retired across the global supply chain network. The Sr. Manager translates SEMP requirements into site-level programs, assessments, and improvement plans, ensuring policy intent is operationalized consistently across assigned sites. This role owns hands-on reliability engineering deliverables: asset criticality assessments, fleet management analysis, condition monitoring program builds, PM optimization, failure mode investigations, and reliability KPI reporting. The Sr. Manager acts as a working technical lead, supporting the fleet management strategy by executing site-level programs that feed network-wide asset intelligence - guiding site-level reliability engineers and maintenance teams through structured improvement initiatives while managing multiple concurrent workstreams and site engagements. This role is a key execution engine for the Global Reliability Program within the ERA Strategic Master Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability Program Execution

• 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.

Fleet Management Execution

• 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.

CMMS & Data Management

• 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.

Site Engagement & Coaching

• 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.

Program Management & Reporting

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

COMPETENCIES

• 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
• The Remote base pay range for this position is from {MIN AMOUNT} to {MAX AMOUNT}. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this positionSelf-directed with the ability to manage multiple priorities across a distributed portfolio
• Collaborative team member with a continuous improvement mindset

The Remote base pay range for this position is from $123,000 to $169,400. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.