About the role
- Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Lead root cause analyses and FMEAs to reduce downtime and improve performance
- Propose and implement innovative, sustainable technical solutions
- Define, track, and improve key reliability KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, availability)
- Use digital tools and CMMS to ensure reliable data and decision-making
- Drive modernization projects (automation, digitalization, machine connectivity)
- Support integration of Industry 4.0 solutions (IoT, monitoring, smart maintenance)
- Build a reliability and data-driven culture and coach maintenance teams
- Share expertise and best practices directly on the shop floor
- Promote continuous improvement and cross-team collaboration
Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering (electromechanics, mechanics, automation, or industrial maintenance)
- At least 10 years in a demanding industrial environment (pulp & paper, chemical, food, pharma, or similar)
- Strong expertise in electromechanics, automation, and industrial processes
- Solid knowledge of reliability methods (FMEA, RCA, 5 Whys…)
- Experience with CMMS
- Strong interest in digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies
- Good level of English (B2/C1)
- Recognized leadership and natural authority
- Strategic vision with strong shop floor presence
- Analytical mindset, rigor, and technical creativity
- Ability to engage teams and drive ambitious projects
- On Site at Stembert, Belgium
- Strong opportunities for professional growth and internal mobility
- Sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers
- Safe, innovative, sustainable, and performance-driven work environment
- People-first culture with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion commitment
- Chance to lead Industry 4.0 transformation and work with global brands
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
preventive maintenancepredictive maintenanceroot cause analysisFMEAreliability KPIsMTBFMTTRdigitalizationautomationelectromechanics
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic visionanalytical mindsettechnical creativityteam engagementcross-team collaborationcoachingcontinuous improvementcommunicationrigor
Certifications
Master’s degree in engineering