About this opportunity
Saint-Gobain Ceramics - SGP lists this Reliability Process Engineer opportunity in town of amherst, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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?
This is an onsite role at our Amherst, NY manufacturing facilit y. The Reliability Process 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.