Reliability Engineer

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

As a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life by delivering great consumer experiences through its world-class portfolio of brands. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam®, Maker's Mark®, Basil Hayden® and Knob Creek® bourbons; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Teacher's, Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading IMFL brand Oaksmith in India.
A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in more than 30 countries, one of Suntory Global Spirit's core values is Growing for Good and through its Proof Positive sustainability strategy, the company has committed to ambitious goals and investments to promote environmental sustainability in its operations, ensure the company has a positive impact on the communities where employees live and work, and programs to educate and inform consumers to make the right personal choices about drinking. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan.

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations, adhering to life cycle cost processes.
• Leads root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) to identify and resolve recurring equipment failures.
• Develop and implement new assets, preventive maintenance plans, job tasks, and spare parts lists to optimize asset utilization and performance.
• Utilize advanced Six Sigma tools (DMAIC), Value Stream Mapping, and Process FMEA to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in training staff to develop their expertise in reliability engineering and maintenance practices.
• Works with engineers and equipment manufacturers to ensure initial design and re-design of machinery with focus on reliability mindset.
• Assist in development of SOPs and train maintenance and operators on SOPs.
• Initiative-taking professional development expected in related areas through seminars, conferences, and formal training.
• Provides backfill coverage for management relief in the Maintenance.
• Provides technical support to production, maintenance management and engineering personnel.
• Compliance and Safety: Focus on safety audits and compliance with regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Reliability Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in reliability engineering, project engineering, or maintenance supervision, preferably in the food processing or chemical industry.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Supervisor or manager experience in a skilled trade
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to read and produce flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities.

• Willingness to work in a unionized environment and adapt to varying physical demands.

• Possess a valid driver's license, for driving to remote plants.
• Must be able to climb ladders and walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to walk moderate distances - up to one mile.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme heat and cold for short periods of time.
• Must have adequate vision to take field measurements, use computers, and read drawings and maps.
• Must be able to stay on work site for extended periods of time when required.
• Must be able to read and write in English as it pertains to job duties