Reliability & Process Engineer; Production/Manufacturing; Mechanical Engineer, Electrical; On Site Amherst, NYSaint-Gobain

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.

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

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)