Reliability Engineer | Paulig

Paulig is looking for a Reliability Engineer

Are you ready to make a real impact on the reliability and performance of our installations? As a Reliability Engineer at Paulig, you ensure that our equipment and systems operate at their best. You are the driving force behind improving reliability, availability, and maintainability by applying technical expertise, data analysis, and proactive maintenance strategies.

In this role, you are responsible for minimizing downtime and maintenance costs while maximizing production output and asset lifespan. You combine analytical insight with practical solutions to ensure our installations run efficiently and safely.

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in case of failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Monitor asset condition using techniques such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Create and maintain reliability models such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, failure patterns, and improvement opportunities
• Support investment projects by providing reliability input during design, commissioning, and start-up
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations related to equipment use and maintenance
• Train maintenance and operational staff in reliability best practices and tools
• Contribute to compliance with required audits (FSSC, ISO14001, BRC or similar) and to achieving quality objectives, safety rules, instructions, and environmental performance
• Work according to the company’s guiding principles

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electromechanics and possess extensive theoretical and practical knowledge.
• You preferably have 5 years of experience in production processes; experience in the food industry is an asset.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.
• You are analytical, hands-on, have a mindset focused on continuous improvement, and you are flexible, communicative, persistent, and a true team player.
• You mainly work during daytime hours, but you are willing to be flexible when needed.
• You act as the right hand of the Technical Engineering Manager and are prepared to replace them for short periods.

• You work with iconic brands and high quality products full of flavor.
• Paulig offers continuous learning opportunities and is a dynamic workplace with a strong future focused mindset.
• You are part of a passionate, international team that operates as a visionary in the food industry.
• At Paulig, everyone plays a role in building a healthier, more sustainable food culture and enabling the future of food.
• You develop future proof skills, competencies, and technologies.
• The international company culture encourages both personal and organizational development.
• Diversity, different backgrounds, and strengths within our teams are a source of creativity and effective teamwork.
• At Paulig, we value every person as an individual and a professional, and we expect the same from you. Like us, you strive for excellence in everything you do. You enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and are relationship oriented. The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively is crucial for success in this role.

Apply today via the Apply Now button or send your CV to paulig@adecco.be. Want to know more? Call 051/35.72.66.