Process Engineer- Cost Savings/Process Improvement- Buffalo, NYSaint-Gobain

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.

With a legacy dating back more than 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator. But Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

We are seeking a Process Engineer to support and continuously improve our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing production processes that support a 24/7 manufacturing environment while meeting quality, safety, productivity, and cost objectives. The key deliverable of this position will be successful completion of quantifiable cost savings projects.

You'll work cross-functionally with production, quality, EHS, sales, and customer teams, and you'll have hands-on involvement in process improvement initiatives and capital projects from concept through execution.

Process Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence

• Lead cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost
• Define and control process parameters to ensure consistent, high-quality production
• Identify, develop, and implement new technologies and methods to improve process capability and site performance
• Partner with EHS to ensure processes and materials meet safety and regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including reducing scrap, rework, and variability

Quality Management

• Support and maintain quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 requirements
• Serve as a quality liaison with customers and vendors, providing Certificates of Analysis and related documentation
• Ensure quality data, records, and reporting systems are accurate and accessible

Project & Capital Management

• Propose and execute projects to improve process control, quality, and productivity
• Lead capital projects, including equipment, automation, controls, and safety improvements
• Manage projects from concept through completion, including vendor coordination and technical evaluations
• Develop and maintain process documentation such as work instructions and test procedures

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Ceramic Engineering (required)
• 3 -5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience evaluating, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes and equipment
• Experience working within an industrial or manufacturing engineering team (chemical, ceramic, or similar environments preferred)
• Strong process optimization, problem-solving, and data analysis skills
• Working knowledge of SPC, lean manufacturing, 5S, quality systems, and Six Sigma concepts (certification a plus)
• Experience with CAPEX projects and Management of Change processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Automation exposure, including PLCs, SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition), and Manufacturing 4.0 concepts (preferred)
• Solid understanding of safety and environmental regulations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across functions