Reliability & Process Engineer

Saint-Gobain Performance Ceramics & Refractories; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Division is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead maintenance, facilities, and reliability initiatives for a 24/7 manufacturing site. You will drive equipment reliability, optimize maintenance processes, and manage capital projects to improve safety, productivity, and cost performance.

You will lead maintenance teams and contractors, oversee budgets and spare parts, champion lean practices, and collaborate with engineering and production to reduce downtime and scrap while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or reliability engineering.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
• Experience with reliability systems and SCADA/MES platforms (Ignition) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, reliability, and capital projects to improve safety, productivity, and cost performance.
• Manage maintenance teams and external contractors for safe, high‑quality execution.
• Oversee spare parts inventory strategy and maintenance budgets; monitor downtime, OEE, and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

MES platforms

Excel

Job description

Saint‑Gobain is a global company with a 360‑year legacy, combining the stability of a Global 500 organization with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of small, innovative start‑ups. It is one of only two companies worldwide consistently recognized as both a Top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, supported by nearly 200,000 diverse employees collaborating across the globe.

Saint‑Gobain Ceramics Division specializes 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.

What’s the job?

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.

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 controls. Monitor 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

What do you bring?

• 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
• Prior experience within industrial maintenance environments
• Experience in chemical, ceramics, or similar manufacturing environments
• Background in electrical, automation, or controls systems
• 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)

Pay Transparency:

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.