Reliability & Process Engineer

Saint-Gobain Ceramics - SGP

Town of Amherst (NY)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 142,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

401(k) with company match

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Ceramics - SGP in Amherst, NY is seeking an onsite Reliability Engineer to lead maintenance, facilities, and reliability initiatives for a 24/7 manufacturing operation. You will drive equipment reliability, optimize maintenance processes, and lead capital projects to improve safety, productivity, and cost performance.

The role serves as a technical leader, providing engineering expertise to enhance processes, maintain plant infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
5–7 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability engineering roles.
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
Preferred experience in chemical, ceramics, or similar manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and efficiency.
Manage maintenance teams and contractors for safe, high-quality execution.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets and cost controls; monitor KPIs like downtime and OEE.
Oversee spare parts inventory strategy for availability and cost optimization.
Lead capital projects from concept through execution, including scope and vendor selection.
Support process improvements to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and lower costs.

Skills

Reliability engineering

SCADA/MES experience

Leadership

Process optimization

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

This is an onsite role at our Amherst, NY manufacturing facility.

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for leading maintenance, facilities, and reliability initiatives to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role drives equipment reliability, optimizes maintenance processes, and leads capital projects to improve safety, productivity, and cost performance. The position serves as a key technical leader, providing engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing processes, maintain critical plant infrastructure, and support continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

Lead all preventive and corrective maintenance efforts to maximize equipment uptime and efficiency
Manage maintenance teams and external contractors to ensure safe, high-quality execution
Develop and manage maintenance budgets and cost controlsMonitor key performance indicators (e.g., downtime, OEE, maintenance costs) and implement improvement initiatives
Optimize work order systems and maintenance processes to improve visibility and execution
Oversee spare parts inventory strategy to ensure availability and cost optimization

Capital Projects & Continuous Improvement

Lead capital projects from concept through execution, including scope, vendor selection, and implementation
Drive initiatives to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and increase operational efficiency
Support process improvements to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and lower costs

Facilities & Infrastructure Management

Oversee plant infrastructure systems including utilities, power generation, water, and compressed air
Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of facilities and equipment

Leadership & Safety

Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards
Lead, coach, and develop maintenance employees, including performance management and training
Foster collaboration across maintenance, engineering, and production teams

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (required)

Experience

5–7 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability engineering roles
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and industrial equipment
Prior experience within industrial maintenance environments

Preferred

Experience in chemical, ceramics, or similar manufacturing environments
Background in electrical, automation, or controls systems

Skills & Competencies

Strong problem-solving and process optimization skills
Experience with reliability systems and SCADA/MES platforms (e.g., Ignition) preferred
Project management and CAPEX experience
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement tools
Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Division regroups Saint-Gobain's businesses specialized in ceramic-based solutions for industrial clients. Our product range spans from advanced ceramic grains and powders, to specialty refractories and ceramic systems. We offer “Material Solutions That Make a Difference”, in the sense that our ceramic products and services are mission-critical to our customers’ own applications. At the heart of industry, we pride ourselves in serving segment-leading customers across the world, through long-term, trust-based relationships. At Saint-Gobain, our people are our most valuable asset so we provide competitive base salary and incentive compensation packages to reward and recognize employees for their contributions toward the company's success.

LEGAL STATEMENT

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Benefits In Joining Us

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $92,000 - $142,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $95,000-$146,000. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.