Senior Lead - Engineering & Reliability - Injection Molding

Newell Brands•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Lead - Engineering & Reliability leads Engineering, Reliability and Automation (ERA) operations across North American supply chain manufacturing sites, with a strong focus on injection molding. The role owns day-to-day ERA execution at site level and establishes cross-site standards, governance, and performance expectations to keep the network aligned. It drives reliability, uptime, capital project delivery, and automation adoption in partnership with site leadership, maintenance teams, and global ERA teams, in alignment with corporate standards and the ERA North America Master Plan. The position leads and develops site ERA managers and teams, oversees operational performance and improvement programs, and provides technical leadership for injection molding equipment and processes. It guides automation integration and capital projects, supports equipment design reviews and commissioning activities, and communicates progress, risks, and priorities to the Director, ERA. The role also supports staffing and capability planning and collaborates with global ERA teams on standards and innovation.

Requirements

Deep understanding of injection molding operations, including presses, auxiliary equipment, tooling, and process control.
Strong background in predictive maintenance and asset management.
Knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, AGVs, PLCs, and sensor integration.
Proven ability to set standards and drive adoption across multiple sites.
Strong leadership, coaching, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Business acumen to build financial cases for capital and automation investments.
Ability to drive results and make independent decisions.
Ability to work in manufacturing environments, including exposure to high temperatures and physical activity.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Molding Engineering, or equivalent experience.
10 or more years of experience in injection molding manufacturing, engineering, or reliability, including leadership of multi-site or multi-person teams.
Experience with automation integration, capital project delivery, and reliability programs.
Advanced understanding of manufacturing equipment, PLC programming, and system integration.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop site ERA managers and teams, setting goals, expectations, and accountability for site-level execution.
Own ERA operational performance across North American sites, including uptime, OEE, maintenance effectiveness, and reliability KPIs.
Define and maintain cross-site ERA standards, work processes, and governance, and drive consistent adoption.
Run the ERA operating rhythm, including site reviews, performance dashboards, action tracking, and escalation.
Implement reliability strategies, including preventive and predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and spare parts and critical asset management.
Provide technical leadership for injection molding operations, including press and auxiliary equipment reliability, tooling performance, process stability, and downtime reduction.
Guide site automation integration, including robotics, AGVs, and smart sensors, from concept through sustained operation.
Oversee ERA capital project planning and delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and risk.
Support sites with AIM activities, including FMEA development, design reviews, and CQV for new equipment, including FAT and SAT planning.
Analyze performance data across sites to identify gaps, share best practices, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
Build financial cases for reliability, automation, and capital investments.
Support ERA staffing and capability planning, including hiring, succession, and technical training.
Communicate progress, risks, and strategic priorities to the Director, ERA.
Partner with global ERA teams to share best practices and align on standards and innovation.