Senior Manager Engineering & Reliability

Momentive Technologies•Strongsville, OH

25d

About The Position

Drive innovation and reliability at the forefront of advanced materials manufacturing. In this strategic leadership role, you will shape the future of our global infrastructure by planning and executing high-impact capital investments that enable sustainable growth. Leading a world-class engineering team, you’ll collaborate across operations to deliver cutting-edge, safe, and efficient solutions that maximize asset performance and resilience. Join us to engineer progress and set new standards for reliability in a rapidly evolving industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; PE or PMP certification a plus
10+ years of experience in capital project management and reliability engineering
Experience running complex >$5M capital projects and managing a team of engineers
Strong leadership in cross-functional environments and multi-site operations
Expertise in SAP, CMMS systems, asset management, and engineering design
Knowledge of Maintenance Excellence concepts – Reliability, OEE, Predictive tools
Decisive, results driven and hands-on
Strong understanding of project financial analysis
Well organized and results-driven with a demonstrated track record of meeting results and commitments
Strong influential leadership and people management skills
A self-starter who can manage many projects at the same time

Nice To Haves

PE or PMP certification a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and execute Capital Annual Operating Plan across Business Units/multiple plant sites including:
Ensure compliance with Capital Planning Governance, including preparation and presentation of major capital expenditures for Global Investment Council and Senior Leadership Team review
Manage the full capital budget lifecycle, including creation, routing, approval, and closure
Manage FEL stage-gate process for major capital programs
Oversee monthly capital tracking and reporting, consolidating data across functions to monitor performance against targets and drive informed decision-making
Manage global engineering resources (Mech, EE, I&C, etc.) and ensure alignment with project timelines and business needs
Drive reliability improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations by:
Lead reliability projects grounded in OEE analysis and maintenance performance data
Ensure supplier-provided documentation and readiness for new equipment, including spare parts lists, preventive maintenance schedules, and technical drawings.
Identify and implement predictive maintenance tools such as CMMS platforms and condition monitoring technologies.
Establish foundational systems and processes to scale reliability efforts across broader operations over time.
Lead cross-functional design reviews to ensure engineering solutions meet reliability, safety, and performance standards, driving early issue identification and resolution across product development cycles
Own the FM Global Technical relationship; identify, lead and drive projects once aligned between Momentive and FM Global
Collaborate with EHS, operations, and finance to ensure compliance and cost control
With Technology team, evaluate new solutions and equipment to support operational growth
Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards and reliability practices; develop internal written standards for the corporation