Women of the Vine & Spirits
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Women of the Vine & Spirits . Location: Boston, KY. At Suntory Global Spirits (Beam Suntory), we craft premium spirits and foster an entrepreneurial and inclusive environment. We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to contribute to engineering, asset care, and production improvements, with opportunities to play a key leadership role in Beam Suntory's North American engineering and asset care initiatives. The role offers cross‑functional exposure across bourbon making, from distillation to barrel finishing and processing. Role
The Reliability Engineer will be a critical contributor to Beam Suntory's global growth agenda, focusing on reliability and maintenance improvements across new and existing installations. Responsibilities
Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations, adhering to lifecycle cost processes. Lead 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 Six Sigma tools (DMAIC), Value Stream Mapping, and Process FMEA to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Assist in training staff to develop expertise in reliability engineering and maintenance practices. Collaborate with engineers and equipment manufacturers on initial design and redesigns with a reliability focus. Assist in development of SOPs and train maintenance and operators on SOPs. Demonstrate initiative in professional development through seminars, conferences, and formal training. Provide backfill coverage for management relief in Maintenance and offer technical support to production, maintenance management, and engineering personnel. Focus on safety audits and regulatory compliance. Qualifications And Experience
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. Additional Qualifications And Experience
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 site for extended periods when required. Must be able to read and write in English as it pertains to job duties. EEO / Equal Employment Opportunity
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Food and Beverage Services Application and Notice
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Reliability Engineer
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Women of the Vine & Spirits . Location: Boston, KY. At Suntory Global Spirits (Beam Suntory), we craft premium spirits and foster an entrepreneurial and inclusive environment. We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to contribute to engineering, asset care, and production improvements, with opportunities to play a key leadership role in Beam Suntory's North American engineering and asset care initiatives. The role offers cross‑functional exposure across bourbon making, from distillation to barrel finishing and processing. Role
The Reliability Engineer will be a critical contributor to Beam Suntory's global growth agenda, focusing on reliability and maintenance improvements across new and existing installations. Responsibilities
Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations, adhering to lifecycle cost processes. Lead 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 Six Sigma tools (DMAIC), Value Stream Mapping, and Process FMEA to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Assist in training staff to develop expertise in reliability engineering and maintenance practices. Collaborate with engineers and equipment manufacturers on initial design and redesigns with a reliability focus. Assist in development of SOPs and train maintenance and operators on SOPs. Demonstrate initiative in professional development through seminars, conferences, and formal training. Provide backfill coverage for management relief in Maintenance and offer technical support to production, maintenance management, and engineering personnel. Focus on safety audits and regulatory compliance. Qualifications And Experience
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. Additional Qualifications And Experience
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 site for extended periods when required. Must be able to read and write in English as it pertains to job duties. EEO / Equal Employment Opportunity
At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Food and Beverage Services Application and Notice
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